Senior Program Manager
Employer not yet confirmed · Bedford, Indiana, United States · onsite
SAIC is seeking an experienced and results-driven Program Manager – Mobility Systems to lead and oversee the successful execution of complex Department of Defense (DoD) ground mobility programs. This position is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of military ground vehicle programs spanning the full spectrum of tactical mobility platforms, including Legacy Light Tactical Vehicles (LLTV), All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Internally Transportable Vehicles (ITV), High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), Medium Heavy Tactical Vehicles (MHTV), and Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles (ULTV).
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 military ground mobility systems and vehicle integration 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 ground vehicle development, modification, integration, fielding, and sustainment
- 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, fabrication, integration, test, fielding, and sustainment
- Manage programs supporting the development, modification, and sustainment of military tactical ground vehicles including LLTV, ATV, ITV, HMMWV, JLTV, MHTV, and ULTV platforms
- Coordinate with government program offices, vehicle OEMs, system integrators, and end users to ensure vehicle platforms meet operational requirements and performance specifications
- Oversee all programs and task orders on the contract, including ECP development, vehicle integration, prototyping, system design, modeling and simulation, and logistics support
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, vehicle designers, integration technicians, logisticians, 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 ground mobility, vehicle integration, ECP, and sustainment programs
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a 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 ground vehicle, mobility systems, or related defense technology domains
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with one or more of the following platforms: LLTV, ATV, ITV, HMMWV, JLTV, MHTV, ULTV, or comparable military tactical ground vehicles
- Proven experience managing ECP development, vehicle integration, and configuration management activities
- Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, government contracting principles, and program management best practices
- 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)