Program Manager

Description

The company builds defense products that run on its own distributed network platform, serving warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams so they can respond faster and keep pace with changing threats.

Founded in 2022, the company has raised $1 billion from investors including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. It is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London, and has 250 employees.

This role leads delivery of the radar product line. You will align cross-functional teams with customer requirements and keep work on schedule and within budget, working with Business Development, Production, Customer, and Engineering. You report to the (Acting) Director of the Program Execution Office.

Responsibilities

• Own the full program lifecycle so cost, schedule, and performance targets are met.
• Oversee all technical and operational functions, and plan, organize, and control resources so every contract deliverable and service is completed.
• Plan and direct the contractual, technical, multi-disciplinary engineering, programming, maintenance, and administrative work set out in the contract.
• With the technical delivery team, track progress and brief leadership regularly on program status and milestones.
• With technical delivery leads, staff the program by acquiring and deploying project resources, and make sure there are enough qualified people to finish the statement of work on time.
• Coordinate engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, and BD so the program runs as one integrated effort.
• Lead efforts to clear project problems and blockers.
• Act as the main point of contact for the customer's COTR and technical POC on contract, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Set up and run program management reviews with the customer covering contract performance, topics of interest, and issue resolution.
• With the technical delivery team, draft and finalize quarterly technical reports, status reports, final reports, and other contract documents the contract requires.
• Manage the program budget and allocate resources efficiently to meet project needs.
• Support financial controls and the administrative side of the project.
• Document scope changes and make sure they fit the project goals.

Requirements

• A B.S. in engineering, computer science, business, or a related field, or equivalent program management experience in a demanding, changing environment.
• 5+ years of project or program management on complex work of similar scope and complexity.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and briefly to varied audiences.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Able to obtain and keep a U.S. security clearance.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
• Preferred: experience in a DoD, military, or other government setting in a related area such as project management, engineering, or computer science, in a demanding, changing environment.
• Preferred: a U.S. security clearance.
• Preferred: experience with tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Preferred: experience tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and/or Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).
• Preferred: prior systems engineering or software integration experience.
• Preferred: an advanced degree in a technical field.

Conditions

Work on site 4-5 days per week at the El Segundo, CA or Washington, D.C. office.

Be willing and able to travel up to 30% as program and customer needs require.

The stated pay range covers base salary only and excludes bonus, equity, and benefits. The range is an estimate, and the actual offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, training, critical skills, and business needs. Candidates whose expectations fall outside the range are still encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of the premium paid by the company.
• 401k with a 50% company match on up to 6% of pay, plus FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more.
• Free lunch every day, no meetings on Fridays, unlimited PTO, and a casual dress code.
• Competitive base salary, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, and relocation assistance.
• Annual bonuses are coming soon.