Element U.S. Space & Defense ยท 1 day ago
Program Manager II
Camden, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $136K/yr
5+ years expElement U.S. Space & Defense is a leader in testing innovation, partnering with NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense. The Program Manager II is responsible for managing multiple projects and teams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining a positive customer experience throughout the project lifecycle.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Provides strategic oversight of multiple, concurrent projects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and customer commitments
Leads and mentors a team of Project Coordinators and Project Managers, fostering professional growth and accountability
Develops and implements program governance frameworks to optimize resource allocation, mitigate risks, and leverage economies of scale across projects for maximum operational efficiency
Establishes and maintains key stakeholder relationships (ex: customer, GM, etc.) proactively communicating program status, risks, and opportunities to ensure transparency and alignment
Balances competing priorities and limited resources across a complex portfolio, making data-driven decisions to achieve business outcomes
Analyzes interdependencies, overlaps, and potential conflicts among projects, implementing strategies to streamline execution and avoid delays
Identifies and drives cross-project initiatives that deliver incremental value and enhance organizational performance
Ensures programs deliver intended business benefits by coordinating interrelated projects and aligning them with enterprise goals
Provides leadership and accountability for the full lifecycle of high-impact projects, from initiation through closure, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
Owns a portfolio of projects within the assigned book of business, driving delivery excellence and measurable business value for both the organization and customers
Champions customer-centric project execution, ensuring commitments are met and expectations exceeded through proactive engagement and communication
Holds internal and external stakeholders accountable for deliverables, leveraging influence and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and maintain momentum
Develops contingency plans and implements corrective actions for distressed projects, minimizing impact on timelines and costs
Applies advanced project management methodologies and best practices consistently, while identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation
Builds collaborative relationships across departments, ensuring seamless coordination of workflows and resource utilization
Serves as a strategic partner to operations, aligning project objectives with operational capabilities to drive organizational success
Qualification
Required
5+ years of specific project expertise with a proven track record of managing multiple concurrent projects
5+ years of relevant work experience within an industry or company that is organized or manages within a project-based framework
This is an on-site role in a lab environment; travel may be required
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
Preferred
PMP certification required; PgMP or other advanced program management certifications highly desirable
Demonstrated personnel management and leadership experience, including performance coaching and team development
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
401k with employer match
Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)
Company
Element U.S. Space & Defense
Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase