Program Manager — High Power Electromagnetics Research and Development

Job overview

The Program Manager role is based in Colorado Springs, CO, with a hybrid arrangement described as a mix of remote and onsite team collaboration; the posting states positions are onsite unless otherwise indicated. The stated annual salary range is $80,000–$115,000. SARA develops technology innovations for commercial and government organizations, and this role supports its High Power Electromagnetics Division. The Program Manager oversees multiple research and development programs, aligning multidisciplinary teams, customer requirements, budgets, schedules, and deliverables. The role helps transition technologies to government customers and contractors while maintaining program execution as requirements evolve.

What you'll do

• Manage cost, schedule, and tasking for multiple R&D programs
• liaise among customers, technical leads, and engineering teams
• lead multidisciplinary teams toward milestones
• communicate program objectives
• track evolving customer requirements
• coordinate scope changes and issue resolution
• prepare program status updates and briefings
• develop technical proposals with schedules, budgets, assumptions, and risks
• contribute to internal R&D strategic planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program manager

research and development

high power electromagnetics

full-time

colorado springs co

sara

government programs

multidisciplinary teams

program execution

hybrid remote

dod clearance eligibility

$80,000–$115,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid time off
• tuition and certification reimbursement
• flexible work schedules
• discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• employee stock ownership plan.

Why this role

Supports High Power Electromagnetics research and development programs for government customers; travel up to 10% is listed as a preferred qualification.

About the employer

SARA Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.