Senior Program Manager (Defense)

Location: On-site in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States; travel up to 15% required.

Salary: $115,000–$195,000 USD per year.

Company

hirify.global develops defense, aerospace, security, robotic, autonomous, and advanced technology solutions for military and government customers.

What you will do

• Lead the Next Generation Advanced Bomb Suit program through development completion, First Article Testing, production, and field deployment.
• Serve as the primary customer interface and coordinate with military users, government agencies, industry partners, and subcontractors.
• Manage program scope, budgets, schedules, resources, Work Breakdown Structures, and Integrated Master Schedules.
• Direct program personnel, establish shared technical and financial objectives, and resolve cross-functional conflicts.
• Monitor schedule and financial performance, manage Estimate to Complete reporting, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, testing, evaluations, and feedback cycles.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of project or program management experience leading development or production programs for the US Federal Government.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, business, or an equivalent field.
• Advanced knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Statements of Work, performance specifications, and related contract documents.
• Experience managing complex technical, schedule, cost, customer, and subcontractor requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, customer management, requirements analysis, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or higher-level security clearance.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with hardware design, development, testing, installation, or repair.
• Knowledge of protective equipment, ballistics, modular system design, DOD/MIL standards, and military equipment acquisition.
• Master’s degree, PMP certification, Earned Value Management Systems experience, and familiarity with Agile methodology.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Deltek CostPoint or similar MRP/ERP systems, Jira, and Windchill.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on defense and security programs intended to protect military personnel, security forces, and allies.
• Collaborate across engineering, technology, government, and military stakeholder groups.
• Workplace flexibility, health and well-being support, and opportunities to work on mission-focused technology.
• Inclusive environment supporting diverse perspectives and professional development.