- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Simi ValleyCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Product
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Salary
- $56,500–$86,250 a year
Full-time
Program Manager I
Job description
The Program Manager I (PM) is accountable for the support of the execution of company programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The PM understands the program life-cycle and supports all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Working with a lead PM, the PM I acts as a focal point and authority for one or more Programs’ execution, and provides a single point of contact for program activities to internal customers
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Job responsibilities
- Supports the Management of the program throughout the program’s life-cycle
- Ensure alignment with Internal customers
- Implementation and management of lead PM’s program controls and success criteria
- support the identification, analysis, and management all program-level risk
- Coordinate and align project teams and their inter-dependencies
- Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities
- Align and inform stakeholders of program’s status and health
- Lead program meetings and program reviews for internal customers and teams
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering related field
- 2 – 5 years of experience in Program Management or related field
- Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is a plus
- Experience with International (ex-US) programs is desired
- Experience in a highly technical environment
- PMI (or equivalent) certification (CAPM or higher) is a plus
- Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desired
- Knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes