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Program Manager, Production Line Stand-Up

Sitreps
Location
Remote (travel to Las Vegas & Northern Virginia)
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Defense Tech
Salary
$130,000 to $165,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10 to 20 years of program or project management experience in a defense engineering environment, at a supervisory level
  • Demonstrated ownership of a DoD task order or contract as the responsible PM, including CDRL and PWS deliverable discipline, IMS ownership, and direct COR interface
  • Experience managing subcontractors and cross-contractor dependencies
  • Fluency with engineering change control (ECR and ECN) and configuration management on a hardware program
  • Hardware program experience, understanding long-lead components and procurement lead times
  • U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Nice to have
  • Prior experience standing up or transitioning a production line, particularly a prototype-to-production or technology-transfer effort
  • Familiarity with APFIT, OTA, or other rapid-fielding acquisition vehicles
  • Electronics manufacturing background: SMT assembly, test, and first-article processes
  • PMP certification
What the job really is

As a Program Manager for Production Line Stand-Up, you will lead the transition of three PNT product lines from prototype to production over a two-year period. Your responsibilities include managing schedules, deliverables, subcontractor coordination, and risk management while ensuring that the production capabilities converge on time. You will also be responsible for regular status reporting and maintaining configuration control throughout the project.

Things to weigh
  • Part-time position may limit engagement and responsibilities compared to full-time roles
  • Confidential search may indicate a lack of transparency about the company's culture or structure until NDA is signed
  • Role involves significant travel to Las Vegas and Northern Virginia, which may impact work-life balance
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