Senior Program Management
Employer not yet confirmed · Bedford, Indiana, United States · onsite
SAIC is seeking an experienced and results-driven Program Manager to lead and oversee the successful execution of complex Department of Defense (DoD) and government programs focused on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, sensor integration, modeling and simulation, prototyping, system design, and drone dominance solutions. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, stakeholders, and internal leadership, ensuring all program objectives are met on time, within scope, and within budget.
This role requires a dynamic leader with technical knowledge of ISR and sensor systems combined with strong business acumen and a proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions in support of warfighter requirements.
Program Execution & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end program management for DoD contracts focused on ISR, sensor systems, ECP development, modeling and simulation, prototyping, and counter-UAS/drone dominance capabilities
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues proactively, implementing corrective action plans as needed
- Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement processes are embedded throughout program execution
- Oversee the full program lifecycle from requirements definition through design, development, test, fielding, and sustainment
- Manage programs supporting the development, integration, fielding, and sustainment of ground-based ISR and sensor systems
- Coordinate with government program offices, system integrators, and end users to ensure sensor systems meet operational requirements and performance specifications
- Oversee all programs and task orders on the contract, including modeling and simulation, prototyping, system design, and drone dominance solutions
- Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary customer interface, building and maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholders
- Conduct regular program reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and status briefings with customers and internal leadership
- Anticipate and respond to evolving customer needs, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
Team Leadership & Management
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, cross-functional program team including systems engineers, software developers, hardware engineers, logisticians, analysts, subcontractors, and support personnel
- Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for all program team members
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-focused team culture aligned with SAIC's core values
- Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics
- Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities within existing ISR, sensor, ECP, MS&A, prototyping, and drone dominance programs
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or Aerospace), Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business related field preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program or project management, with at least 7 years managing DoD contracts, preferably in ISR, sensor systems, or related defense technology domains
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefing experience
- Interim secret clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
Preferred Experience:
- Demonstrated experience managing programs with budgets of $50M or greater
- Active Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred)