Program Manager (Maritime Defense)

Location: Remote in the Washington, D.C. area, with domestic and international travel of up to 25% to customer locations, manufacturing facilities, test events, and operational sites.

Salary: $135,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience.

Company

hirify.global Discovery develops marine electronics and technology solutions for positioning, surveying, navigation, maritime autonomy, defense, and underwater operations.

What you will do

• Lead assigned programs through planning, development, manufacturing, testing, delivery, training, and sustainment.
• Act as the primary customer contact for program performance, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Develop master schedules, budgets, resource plans, execution strategies, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate engineering, production, quality, supply chain, operations, contracts, finance, and business development teams.
• Manage program risks, subcontractors, vendors, logistics, training, field service, and operational deployment.
• Lead program reviews, executive briefings, milestone assessments, proposals, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, program management, maritime studies, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible program or project management experience.
• Experience managing U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Navy, or maritime technology programs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex technical programs.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or PMP certification.
• Experience with autonomous systems, unmanned underwater vehicles, autonomous surface vehicles, sensors, maritime robotics, or defense systems.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and U.S. Government contracting practices.
• Military service or direct experience supporting U.S. Navy programs.
• Experience working in an international matrix organization.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with fully subsidized employee health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings account contribution of up to $1,500 for family coverage or $750 for employee-only coverage.
• Employer retirement match of up to 5%.
• Flexible paid time off, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
• Safe and collaborative work environment with primarily home-based work.