What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Nammo Perry Inc.?
Nammo Perry Inc., a key U.S. operation within the international Nammo Group, is a center of excellence for the design, development, and production of advanced munitions, pyrotechnics, and solid rocket motor propulsion systems supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and allied programs. With a major expansion underwayincluding a new state-of-the-art rocket motor manufacturing facility in Perry, Florida, and a supporting office in TallahasseeNammo is enhancing domestic production capacity to meet critical national security demands.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Program Managerto lead high-priority solid rocket motor (SRM) propulsion programs. This role will support the ramp-up and execution of defense-critical projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of reliable propulsion solutions in a regulated, high-stakes environment.
As a Program Manager based in our Tallahassee office, you will oversee the full lifecycle of solid rocket motor programsfrom development and qualification through production and sustainment. You will serve as the primary interface with DoD customers and prime contractors, lead cross-functional teams, and drive program success while traveling to the Perry production facility as required.
*You must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (Requires U.S. Citizenship).*
Unique Benefits Designed With Care
Department of Defense (DoD)customers/program offices.
5 yearsin complex hardware systems such as propulsion, munitions, or energetics.
DoDcustomers/program offices on defense contracts.
proven high level of initiativeable to operate independently, anticipate challenges, and drive solutions in a fast-paced, high-stakes setting.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Program Managerto lead high-priority solid rocket motor (SRM) propulsion programs. This role will support the ramp-up and execution of defense-critical projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of reliable propulsion solutions in a regulated, high-stakes environment.
As a Program Manager based in our Tallahassee office, you will oversee the full lifecycle of solid rocket motor programsfrom development and qualification through production and sustainment. You will serve as the primary interface with DoD customers and prime contractors, lead cross-functional teams, and drive program success while traveling to the Perry production facility as required.
*You must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (Requires U.S. Citizenship).*
Unique Benefits Designed With Care
- Monday - Thursday work week working 10-hour days
- Relocation assistance provided
- 401(K) with a 6% company match
- 100% Employer-Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option
- Employer Health Saving Account Contributions
- Generous PTO and nine paid holidays
- Manage end-to-end execution of solid rocket motor propulsion programs, including design, development, testing, production, and delivery phases.
- Oversee program scope, integrated master schedules (IMS), work breakdown structures (WBS), cost baselines, and technical performance in compliance with DoD standards.
- Implement and maintain
- Serve as key point of contact with
Department of Defense (DoD)customers/program offices.
- Identify and mitigate risks, pursue opportunities, and resolve issues proactively in a dynamic defense environment.
- Prepare and deliver program status reviews to senior leadership and customers; facilitate data-driven decisions.
- Ensure adherence to ITAR, export controls, DoD acquisition regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS), quality standards, and safety requirements for energetics and propulsion manufacturing.
- Foster collaboration, initiative, and accountability across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and test teams.
- Identify program risks and opportunities, develop mitigation plans
- Support proposal activity as needed.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related technical field.
- Minimum
5 yearsin complex hardware systems such as propulsion, munitions, or energetics.
- Direct experience managing programs in the
- Proven expertise in
- Demonstrated success collaborating with
DoDcustomers/program offices on defense contracts.
- Must be a
proven high level of initiativeable to operate independently, anticipate challenges, and drive solutions in a fast-paced, high-stakes setting.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder manage ent skills.
- Ability to maintain attention to detail under stress
- PMP certification or equivalent.
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and high-reliability manufacturing in propellants or rocket motors.
- Experience with tactical or strategic propulsion programs for missile systems.
- Familiarity with production facility ramp-ups or new program integrations.
- U.S. onlycitizenship required; active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
- Ability to obtain BATF approval to work with our products
- Must submit to and pass a drug test pursuant to Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy which includes random testing
- Must be able to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
- Must have stamina to work more than the scheduled workday when needed; including nights and weekends