Lead, Program Management (Aerospace/Defense)

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, US. Onsite role with a 9/80 schedule; occasional travel may be required. U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and end-to-end solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security customers.

What you will do

• Direct assigned programs from inception through completion, managing cost, schedule, technical objectives, and SRM IRAD activities.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, lead program reviews, and communicate cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Support contract negotiations and changes, including proposals, business plans, operating budgets, and Statements of Work.
• Establish program plans, schedules, and milestones; monitor performance and drive corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and administrative teams, delegating work and reviewing deliverables.
• Coordinate design, development, integration, and testing while implementing process and system improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of program management or engineering-related experience; or a graduate degree and 7 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, 13 years of program management or aerospace/defense experience.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• Direct experience in solid rocket motor design and/or production.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to drive accountability and influence outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to have

• Aerospace or defense development experience.
• Formal project management training and PMP certification.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System concepts.
• Experience leading programs through proposal, negotiation, award, planning, execution, and closeout.
• Experience leading an Integrated Product Team.
• Strong understanding of program management principles, delegation, analytical problem-solving, and innovative solution development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and other external stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule: 9 days worked every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.
• Inclusive and engaging work environment focused on professional growth, work-life success, community commitment, and excellence.
• Equal opportunity employment and a drug-free workplace.
• Pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks may apply where permitted by law.