Senior Program Manager

Parallel Wireless • Nashua, NH

38d

About The Position

Parallel Wireless is seeking a highly driven Senior Program Manager to lead strategic programs within our U.S. Federal Solutions Group. This role oversees programs from initial capture through final delivery, ensuring execution excellence and alignment with business, financial, and customer objectives. The Senior Program Manager will drive program performance across cost, schedule, and technical execution while serving as the primary interface to federal and defense customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or similar engineering field with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience
• Expertise in wireless communication systems, Open RAN, 5G/6G technologies, or related networking domains.
• Proven track record of delivering complex programs with multimillion‑dollar budgets and multi‑stakeholder environments.
• U.S. Citizen with active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain clearance at Secret or higher level.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing DoW development projects for RF communications, networking, or cellular applications.
• Solid technical background in RF communications with strong business acumen
• Knowledge of Government contracting practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS)
• Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience using Microsoft Project, and the Microsoft Office suite of applications Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex Open RAN–based 5G/6G programs supporting federal and defense customers.
• Own program cost, schedule, and technical performance from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and manage program plans, baselines, and execution for firm-fixed-price and cost-plus contracts.
• Ensure delivery of contractual milestones, deliverables, and performance objectives.
• Serve as the primary customer interface and lead program reviews on technical progress, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Support contract negotiations and modifications, aligning scope, terms, and financial conditions.
• Drive program financial performance, including orders, revenue, margin, and cash flow.
• Manage risks, opportunities, and trade-offs while identifying follow-on business opportunities.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, contracts, and supply chain to ensure successful program execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level