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Its flagship munition, Anthem, combines heavy payload and long range at a fraction of the cost of comparable legacy systems, with production volumes designed to meet the demands of prolonged conflict. Designed as an end-to-end weapon system that is simple to store, transport, and field, Anthem is produced in the United States, Germany, and Israel. For more information, visit covenant.com\nTHE ROLE\nWe are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the execution of strategic defense programs supporting U.S. Army and Navy customers. This role serves as the central integrator across Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to ensure customer commitments are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.\nYou will own program execution from contract award through delivery, acting as the primary customer interface while driving internal cross-functional teams toward successful program outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strong operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, proactively manages risk, and is comfortable balancing customer expectations with technical and operational realities.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO\nLead the execution of complex defense programs from contract award through customer delivery.\nServe as the primary customer point of contact throughout program execution, building trusted relationships with government stakeholders.\nPartner with Business Development during capture activities to define scope of work, execution strategy, resource requirements, and program risks.\nDevelop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), program plans, risk registers, business cases, and executive program reviews.\nCoordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Operations to ensure successful execution of customer commitments.\nDrive cross-functional decision-making to resolve technical, schedule, and execution challenges.\nTrack program cost, schedule, scope, and performance while identifying and mitigating risks.\nLead customer reviews, status meetings, technical interchange meetings, and milestone reviews.\nManage contract changes, customer requests, and program deliverables throughout the lifecycle of the program.\nEnsure programs meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.\nChampion program management best practices and continuously improve internal tools, processes, and reporting.\nSupport executive leadership with program status updates, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or a related field.\n5+ years of program management experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs.\nExperience managing complex, cross-functional technical programs from contract award through execution.\nExperience serving as the primary interface with government customers or major defense contractors.\nStrong understanding of program management methodologies, including schedule management, risk management, cost tracking, and change control.\nExperience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), risk registers, and executive program reviews.\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.\nExcellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to travel regularly between customer locations, manufacturing sites, and company offices, including Washington, D.C., Dallas, TX, and the Huntsville, AL area.\nMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification.\nPrior military experience, particularly supporting or serving within the U.S. Army or U.S. Navy.\nExperience managing weapons systems, munition systems, autonomous systems, or other complex defense platforms.\nExperience working for a defense prime contractor, high-growth defense technology company, or within a U.S. government acquisition organization.\nFamiliarity with DoD acquisition processes and defense program execution.\nExperience supporting manufacturing, production, or hardware development programs.\nExperience using program management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.\nStrong understanding of defense contracting, proposal support, and transition from capture to execution.\nWHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL\nYou are a natural integrator who brings together Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Development to solve complex problems.\nYou excel at building trusted relationships with customers while holding internal teams accountable for execution.\nYou anticipate risks early, communicate proactively, and make sound decisions in fast-moving environments.\nYou are equally comfortable in executive program reviews, customer meetings, and on the production floor ensuring commitments are met.\nYou thrive in environments where ownership, accountability, and execution matter more than bureaucracy.\nYou are motivated by delivering mission-critical capabilities that directly support the United States and its allies.\nSalary\nRange: 150,000 - 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