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Senior Program Manager – DoD / Aerospace & Defense
Location: West Point, MS Area - ONSITE
Compensation: up to $140,000
A growing aerospace & defense manufacturer is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead large, complex Department of Defense programs from planning through execution and delivery.
This role will have direct ownership of cost, schedule, budget, risk, milestones, deliverables, and customer commitments, while coordinating closely across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Contracts, Finance, and Operations.
You’ll also serve as a key interface with government, military, and industry stakeholders, ensuring programs remain aligned with contractual requirements and business objectives.
What We’re Looking For
- 10 years of DoD Program Management experience
- Experience managing $100M programs
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification required
- Aerospace/defense experience
- Direct ownership of cost, schedule, budget, risk & deliverables
- Direct interaction with DoD/government customers
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, CMMC and defense quality requirements
- Strong cross-functional leadership across technical and operational teams
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant education/technical experience
- Must meet applicable U.S. person requirements
Especially Valuable
Defense manufacturing experience, U.S. Navy programs, EVM/EVMS, ERP systems, and Lean Six Sigma.
This is a highly visible, onsite leadership opportunity for a Program Manager who understands both the customer-facing and operational sides of complex defense programs and can drive execution across multiple functions.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000