Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Description

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 and 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 and 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

Qualifications

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)

Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.