Program Manager

Description

The company works in space, defense, and national security technology, including solid rocket motors, chemicals, and explosives.

This Program Manager for Strategic Systems leads and runs a portfolio of programs across those areas, working with the chief engineer or lead engineer.

You report to the General Manager of the energetics business and sit on the leadership team in Pueblo and Penrose, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Build and carry out coordinated plans for 3-10 projects, covering scope, schedule, cost estimates, risk assessments, and resourcing.
• Act as the main contact between internal teams, clients, and government agencies, keeping everyone clear on objectives and aligned.
• Track budgets and financials to keep projects on target and costs under control across the full project lifecycle.
• Handle scope changes and communicate them so they fit program goals and customer expectations.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or management, or equivalent experience.
• Bring 10 years of experience in project or supply chain management and operations.
• Have experience managing defense or government projects.
• Have negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, or customers.
• Be skilled in project management software for schedules and budgets.
• Be willing to travel up to 30%, including possible overnight stays at customer sites, industry conferences, and program reviews.
• Be able to obtain and keep a US security clearance at the required level, which requires US citizenship.
• Meet all eligibility rules for state and federal explosives licenses, including being 21 or older.
• Stay compliant with a drug-free workplace under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 8101-8106), Executive Order 12564, DoD Instruction 1010.09, and DFARS 252.226-7003.
• Pass any legally required background investigations.
• Under ITAR (22 CFR Parts 120-130) and EAR (15 CFR Parts 730-774), you must be a US person: a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain required export authorizations from the US State Department or Commerce Department.
• For export rules, you must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US State Department.

Conditions

The role is onsite in Pueblo and Penrose, Colorado, or hybrid for highly qualified candidates.

Base salary is $170,000 - $200,000 USD at posting time, set by experience, skills, and location. It excludes benefits and bonus or incentive pay, and the range may change.

The role is eligible for an incentive plan and may qualify for a lump-sum bonus on hire.

Applicants are considered without regard to being a minority, female, disabled, or veteran.

Duties may change at any time without notice, and this description is not a contract.

Benefits

• Flexible time off to recharge and keep a healthy work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, with most premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Gym memberships at over 12,700 locations nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, and Chuze Fitness, with no long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos before you join.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Company wellness programs for physical and mental health.
• Additional voluntary benefits and support resources.