Program Manager

Program Manager

Upper Saddle River, NJ Full-Time Onsite (9/80 schedule)

Are you a driven professional passionate about leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products? We’re looking for a Program Manager III to manage multiple high-tech development and production programs from ideation through lifecycle support.

What You'll Do:

Lead and manage programs across engineering, operations, finance, and planning functions.

Own full program lifecycle — scope, schedule, budget, quality — with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Oversee proposal development and RFP responses including schedules, estimates, compliance matrices, and bid documentation.

Act as the key point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.

Develop and present program KPIs and critical path updates to leadership.

Manage program budgets and ensure profitability.

Perform subcontract management, internal audits, and process improvement initiatives.

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

5+ years leading technical product development programs.

Strong background in Aerospace, Defense, or Satellite Communications.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional projects.

US Citizenship required (security clearance eligibility).

Preferred:

Advanced degree or PMP certification.

Experience in government contracts (FAR, DFAR), EVMS, and program reporting.

Familiarity with tools like MS Project, Confluence, SharePoint.

Experience managing multi-site programs and subcontractors.