Program Manager- REMOTE

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution, ensuring achievement of technical, cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Serve as the primary customer interface and manage relationships with NATO, government, military, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage program plans, budgets, schedules, resources, performance metrics, and contractual requirements.
• Provide executive-level status reporting, conduct program reviews, and lead customer meetings and milestone events.
• Oversee subcontractor, vendor, and supplier performance to ensure successful program delivery.
• Direct system integration, testing, deployment, acceptance, sustainment, and technical refresh activities.
• Lead Integrated Product Support (IPS) planning and execution, including logistics, provisioning, maintenance, and supply chain operations.
• Oversee development and delivery of training programs, technical documentation, and customer transition-to-operations activities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, quality, cybersecurity, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and corrective actions while driving continuous process improvement.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, quality, operations, training, and support personnel to achieve program objectives.

Education

Experience

Compensation - Salary

• At Fairwinds, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location and experience. Additional incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

AAP/EEO Statement

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance required at time of employment
• Up to 25% domestic and international travel
• 10+ years of program management experience supporting defense, aerospace, telecommunications, SATCOM, or military communications programs.
• Experience managing programs valued at $10M+ with multiple stakeholders and geographically dispersed teams.
• Proven experience managing system integration, deployment, sustainment, and lifecycle support programs.
• Demonstrated success leading customer-facing defense or government contracts.
• Strong understanding of Program Management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience with risk management, integrated scheduling, resource planning, and performance measurement.
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes and configuration management.
• Understanding of Integrated Product Support (IPS) and logistics management concepts.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.