Program Manager na PMAT

Program Manager – Naval Operational Architecture, Engineering Support Services

About Us: PMAT is an innovative technology business founded on a passion for developing forward-thinking solutions from exceptional people that enhance the mission’s capabilities. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion lies in tackling complex and progressive challenges, such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, and heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team that is motivated to pursue their passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experimenting relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of defense technology!

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference in the future of defense technology, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future!

About the role: PMAT is seeking a Program Manager to lead and manage engineering support services. This role is crucial to our work in San Diego, CA, involving the management of execution, customer collaboration, and business development that enhances program impact. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support in developing an innovative engineering and science team
• Communication with stakeholders, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance related to the program
• Understand and support from a programmatic standpoint, the systems engineering and software delivery across C2/ISR, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and AI/ML Autonomous Vehicles, and Communications/links domains.
• Identify and pursue expansion opportunities for the program
• Plan and deliver program reviews, metrics, and executive-level updates.
• Manage contract execution, staffing, and stakeholder alignment.
• Conduct risk management through the Identification, assessment, and mitigation of technical, cost, schedule, and risks.
• Managing staffing plans, leadership, assignment coordination, setting expectations, performance management documentation, timekeeping compliance, corrective actions, yearly reviews of personnel, and subcontractor accountability.
• Ensuring subcontractor partners are performing to contract requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years managing Navy or DoD engineering/programs with annual budgets of $10–20M.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex financials, reporting, and budgets at portfolio scale.
• Proven cross-functional leadership, including coordinating across engineering, operations, and acquisition teams.
• Business development experience, identifying opportunities and engaging acquisition stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset to align current initiatives with long-term organizational goals.
• Working knowledge in systems engineering, software development, and secure DevSecOps in defense environments.
• Understanding and appreciation for Navy C2/ISR, targeting, and digital network programs.
• Direct program experience with CJADC2, NOA or DOD programs supporting capabilities and functionalities such as but not limited to, resilient communications, robotic autonomous systems, T&E and LVC.
• Work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills suitable for high-stakes, cross-functional environments.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with NAVWAR or NIWC Pacific labs, or interoperability labs

Education & Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Business (MBA), or a related field or 4 – 8 additional years of relevant defense program management experience in lieu of a degree.
• Master’s degree preferred
• PMP or DAU certifications or relevant program management certifications

Citizenship & Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizenship required; active TS/SCI required.

Location:

• PMAT office and NAVWAR Old Town complex, both located in San Diego, CA

Travel:

• Some travel, under 15%, may be required.

Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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