Avathon · 4 hours ago
Program Manager
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expAvathon Government is a U.S. company based in Austin, TX that leverages AI technology to enhance military readiness and optimize defense operations. The Program Manager will oversee the execution of key defense and government programs, ensuring program delivery and compliance while managing cross-functional teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityBig DataSoftwareAnalyticsMachine Learning
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, stakeholders, and internal team
Lead planning, execution, and delivery of assigned programs to ensure performance, cost, and schedule objectives are met
Develop and manage program schedules, milestones, budgets, and reporting requirements
Coordinate across engineering, product, and operations teams to deliver program outcomes
Ensure compliance with all contractual, security, and regulatory requirements
Support capture and proposal efforts by providing programmatic expertise, execution strategies, and customer insights
Build and maintain strong customer (DoD, Government, and Commercial) relationships to expand Avathon’s presence and opportunities
Prepare and deliver regular status reports, briefings, and metrics to customers and internal leadership
Identify and mitigate risks to ensure not only successful execution, but contract expansion and/or renewal
Provide input to capture and proposal efforts with programmatic expertise
Travel to customer sites as needed to support program execution
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship Required
Have a minimum of 3-5 years of project/program management experience within the defense and government industry, ideally within the technology sector
Have excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of government acquisition processes and contract management (FAR/DFARS, OTA, SBIR, etc.)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Active DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one
Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project proficiency
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
Demonstrated success managing complex programs with government and defense customers
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Experience working with AI, software development, or defense technology solutions
PMP Certification
This position will be in Austin, Texas/Hybrid
Company
Avathon
Avathon is an AI technology startup operating a machine learning software to analyze increasingly complex data stores.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$286.58MKey Investors
AEI Horizon X,Alan Howard,B. Riley Wealth Management,Doha Venture Capital,March Capital,Peter Löscher,Temasek HoldingsMarch CapitalVerizon Ventures
2024-04-13Secondary Market
2022-01-25Series D· $123M
2019-10-08Series C· $100M
Leadership Team
Pervinder Johar
Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Porter
Chief Science Officer
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