Job Title: Program Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager who will be responsible and accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned projects and programs. The ideal candidate will excel in executing programs to meet business financial goals and developing program strategies for successful execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned projects and programs.
• Execute programs to meet business financial goals.
• Develop program strategy, vision, and direction for program execution by multifunctional teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Lead program teams composed of multidisciplinary personnel including design engineers, manufacturing, and test for major programs.
• Responsible for new program capture, leading or supporting proposal preparation.
• Articulate program cost and schedule performance to leadership and provide strategies for execution and improvement.
• Enhance relationships with established customers and prime partners.
• Maintain effective customer interfaces and lead all contract formal reviews with customers.
• Communicate program status and risks to management.
• Develop corrective actions to mitigate issues and align resources effectively.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated excellence in Program Management principles.
• Experience in program planning, progress measurement, team coordination, and leadership.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills in a technical context.
• Leadership, organizational, communication, motivational, mentorship, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Knowledge and experience in Risk & Opportunity management.
• Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to customer issues.
• Reliability, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Team building and professional behavior.
• Experience in managing technical development by subcontractors.
• Proficiency with MS Office including MS Project.
• Capture and proposal management experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with undersea acoustic systems is preferred.
• A degree in Engineering or an MBA is preferred.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired.

Work Environment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a growing organization that has recently been acquired by a Norwegian company, providing funding for further growth. The work environment is dynamic, requiring effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and direct interaction with leadership.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $275000.00/yr.

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefits
401k
Employer contributions
Discretionary Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Company events

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $150,000 - $275,000