Lead Program Manager
Location
Wilmington, MA
Level
Manager / Director
Department
Defense
Type
Salary
$125,000 - $232,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-11-16
Responsibilities
- Manage large, complex programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications.
- Ensure accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance throughout the program lifecycle.
- Lead the program to meet financial commitments and drive execution.
- Establish and nurture high-level customer relationships and influence senior leadership.
- Communicate effectively with team members, executive leadership, and customers.
- Champion new technology to create business impact.
- Collaborate with functional organizations to meet program goals.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience, or a Graduate Degree with 7 years of experience, or 13 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain US Government security clearance.
- Experience managing projects for space optical applications.
- Strong technical background and business acumen.
- Knowledge of Government contracting practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS).
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
