Program Manager 2 - IDT
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Program Manager 2 - IDT based in United States.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact supplier management effort supporting a critical U.S. defense program.
You will provide program, technical, financial, and operational leadership across a multidisciplinary team.
The position focuses on managing major supplier activities while balancing technical performance, cost, schedule, quality, and contractual requirements.
You will play a central role in risk management, subcontract execution, proposal development, and performance monitoring.
The environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, requiring strong communication across engineering, supply chain, production, finance, and mission assurance teams.
This is an onsite position in Huntsville, Alabama, with approximately 10% travel and potential relocation assistance.
The role is well suited to an experienced program leader who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering results on mission-critical initiatives.
Accountabilities
Lead a cross-functional Supplier Management Team supporting major supplier and subcontractor efforts, providing program management leadership, technical direction, and execution oversight.
Monitor supplier technical performance against established baselines, evaluate key performance measures, and take corrective action when execution deviates from expectations.
Identify, assess, manage, and communicate program risks and opportunities throughout the subcontract lifecycle using a proactive and structured approach.
Coordinate communication and issue resolution across engineering, production, supply chain, mission assurance, business management, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control subcontract scope, ensuring required work is completed while managing changes to the established baseline.
Oversee supplier budgets and financial performance, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) metrics, IPMDAR evaluations, leading and lagging indicators, and variance explanations.
Analyze technical, cost, schedule, and quality changes and develop practical alternatives that support program objectives and customer expectations.
Review supplier schedules and assess their potential impact on broader program milestones and delivery commitments.
Prepare executive-level briefings, performance-monitoring tools, and intervention strategies to support informed decision-making and problem resolution.
Develop and review Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs) and contribute to defining clear supplier requirements.
Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate supplier proposals, review Basis of Estimates (BOEs), assess proposal quality, and participate in proposal-related reviews.
Manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently while maintaining alignment with customer requirements, contractual commitments, and program objectives.
Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related discipline with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance is required at the time of application.
At least 3 years of formal leadership or management experience.
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or managing a significant supplier portfolio in another industry.
Demonstrated experience leading projects and cross-functional teams while managing budgets, schedules, risks, and opportunities.
Strong program or project management capabilities, including proposal development, master planning, schedule management, budget tracking, and performance monitoring.
Experience with EVMS or a comparable cost and schedule management system, including performance metrics and variance analysis.
Experience managing a major subcontract, supplier effort, or comparable program through supply chain, supplier management, engineering management, or program/project management functions.
Strong understanding of balancing technical, cost, schedule, quality, and contractual considerations when managing complex programs.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical teams, senior leadership, suppliers, and customers.
Proven ability to think independently, solve complex problems creatively, and make sound decisions in dynamic environments.
Strong customer-focused mindset and ability to build productive relationships across organizational boundaries.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, another STEM discipline, or a related field.
Preferred: Six or more years of experience in program management, engineering management, or a related discipline.
Preferred: Experience managing multiple projects or major programs while meeting customer requirements and expectations.
U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring government security clearance.
Salary: $153,800-$230,800 annual base salary, with actual compensation determined by factors such as experience, education, skills, scope, and market conditions.
Additional compensation: Depending on eligibility, opportunities may include overtime, shift differentials, and discretionary annual bonuses.
Long-term incentives: Certain leadership-level positions may be eligible for long-term incentive programs.
Health coverage: Comprehensive health insurance options.
Financial protection: Life and disability insurance.
Retirement savings: Employer-sponsored savings plan.
Paid time off: Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.
Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available.
Work arrangement: Full-time, onsite position in Huntsville, Alabama; this is not a remote or telework position.
Travel: Approximately 10% travel expected.
Mission impact: Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile defense program involving complex technology, supplier management, and mission-critical systems.