Program Manager, Maritime Defense Systems

Job overview

The Program Manager, Maritime Defense Systems role is onsite in Gulfport, MS. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Karman Space & Defense’s Maritime Defense Systems business, which delivers solutions for naval platforms and national defense programs. This position leads Integrated Product Teams and manages program execution from kickoff through completion. By coordinating cost, schedule, risk, deliverables, and cross-functional work, the manager helps meet customer commitments and program objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead Integrated Product Teams through assigned program phases
• manage program financials, baselines, variance analysis, estimates, and Estimate to Complete updates
• oversee subcontractors
• develop program plans
• report status to leadership and stakeholders
• support Department of Defense program reviews
• monitor milestones, risks, contract compliance, and reporting
• coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Production Planning, and Supply Chain.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program manager

maritime defense systems

integrated product teams

program execution

defense programs

cost and schedule management

risk management

gulfport ms

karman space and defense

bachelor’s degree

5+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• HSA contribution
• FSA
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of project or program management experience required. PMP certification and Department of Defense program experience preferred.

About the employer

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