Program Manager

Shift5

Remote regions

US

Salary range

$150,000–$190,000/yr

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

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What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and execute defense programs across cost, schedule, technical performance, and contractual compliance.
  • Own integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance tracking mechanisms.
  • Partner closely with engineering, product, growth, finance, legal, and executive leadership to align delivery with customer expectations.

What Success Looks Like:

  • Deliver on-time, on-budget, and fully compliant program milestones within the first 90 days.
  • Establish credibility and trust with government customers and internal technical teams.
  • Improve visibility into program performance through structured reporting and risk management.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability technical environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs valued at $20M+.
  • Strong working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, and contract compliance principles.

Shift5

Shift5 is redefining the future of onboard operational technology (OT). As a fast-growing scale-up, they specialize in cutting-edge cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for OT systems across defense, aerospace, and rail. They are a team of passionate, innovative professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment, driven by a shared mission to revolutionize how fleets operate.

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