Program Manager at Everest Search Partners

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Government Contracting, Budgeting, Resource Forecasting, Risk Mitigation, Subcontractor Management, ITAR Compliance, FAR/DFARS, CMMC, Earned Value Management, Integrated Master Schedules, Cross-functional Leadership, Advanced Manufacturing, Military Standards, PMP Certification, Security Clearance

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Summary – Everest client is seeking an experienced Government Program Manager to support one of its fastest-growing advanced manufacturing business units. This team develops and delivers innovative repair, restoration, coating, and additive manufacturing solutions for critical defense applications. This role is responsible for partnering with senior leadership and technical teams to ensure the successful execution of highly technical government-funded development and prototype manufacturing programs from award through completion. Key Responsibilities Lead the execution of government-funded programs from kickoff through completion, including staffing, material procurement, subcontractor management, consultants, and vendor coordination. Develop and maintain program plans, resource forecasts, budgets, and schedules. Monitor project performance to ensure programs remain on schedule and within budget. Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, cost, and execution risks. Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for government and commercial customers, providing regular program updates and status reporting. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution and customer satisfaction. Ensure all programs comply with applicable federal regulations and contractual requirements, including: o ITAR and Export Control o FAR and DFARS o CMMC and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) o Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements Support internal program reviews, audits, and reporting requirements. Promote continuous improvement across program execution and operational processes. Qualifications 5+ years of Department of Defense (DoD) program management experience within a government organization or defense contractor. Experience managing medium-sized government contracts valued at $5M+. Working knowledge of Military Standards (MIL-STD) requirements. Experience utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and formal risk management methodologies. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional technical project teams. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Experience within advanced manufacturing, engineering, or industrial operations. PMP Certification. Technical or engineering degree is preferred U.S. Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of government-funded advanced manufacturing programs from kickoff to completion, managing budgets, schedules, and resources. Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for government customers while ensuring compliance with federal regulations like ITAR and FAR.