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Senior Program Manager

Ultra Maritime, EMS
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Mar 27, 2025

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Command, Control, Intelligence & Encryption (C2I&E)

Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World

Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications.

Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E)

By joining our Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E) business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Job Description
Ultra I&C is seeking a Senior Program Manager for its Huntsville, AL office to lead a large-scale, multi-phase development effort. This role will oversee a program valued up to $100M, managing both internal teams and a subcontractor responsible for key portions of system development. The program spans four major phases.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience with system integrations, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and managing Earned Value (EV) programs. They must be comfortable navigating open-ended scopes of work, identifying when to trigger funding provisions, and ensuring alignment with customer objectives across cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Have overall responsibility for managing revenue, gross margins, cost, and profit elements of multiple projects, ensuring Earned Value Metrics align with financial targets.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules with weekly updates, including resource level loading and baseline management.
  • Monitor and evaluate loosely defined project scope to identify new work areas and initiate funding requests in coordination with the customer.
  • Identify, track, and mitigate programmatic and technical risks.
  • Conduct/support internal and external customer milestone reviews, including presentation material development.
  • Lead monthly project executive reviews.
  • Coordinate a geographically split development team, with a subcontractor and systems engineering team based in Huntsville (HSV), and software development team based in Austin (AUS).
  • Coordinate with Contracts, Finance, Human Resources, and Procurement to support program activities.
  • Lead and/or support proposal development to secure follow-on work and new programs.
  • Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Manage the creation and delivery of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including the Program Management Plan, Risk Management Plan, and Monthly Status Reports.
  • Prioritize deadlines and apply problem-solving skills to program challenges.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Active US Security Clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret Level. Security Clearances are granted to US Citizens.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 6+ Years' experience managing DoD programs, including direct involvement with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
  • PMP Certification or willingness to obtain within a year of hire.
  • Willing to travel 25% of the time domestic and international.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience with C2 and/or air and missile defense systems and working with government customers.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Business acumen with leadership capabilities; ability to manage diverse technical and non-technical teams throughout all program phases.
  • Demonstrated ability to secure follow-on opportunities through strong program execution and customer relationship management.
  • Experience leading multi-team programs, including direct staff supervision, performance management, and personnel decisions.
  • Ability to adapt to various environments, from Rapid Prototyping and IR&D to structured defense contracts.
  • Expertise in managing project budgets, resources, and performance risks.

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

  • Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus - Performance Related
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
  • Early finish on Friday
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
  • Student Loan Assistance Program
  • Array of voluntary benefit offerings
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviors, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at careers@ultra-ic.com.

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-ic.com.

We abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60.300-.5 (a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin and for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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