Pdwcareers

Program Manager

Huntsville, AL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

CybersecurityRoboticsCollaboration

About the role

You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus.
Track and report key program metrics, including delivery performance, production readiness, change implementation status, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation progress.
Proven track record managing multidisciplinary hardware and software development efforts from concept through TRL6.

Lead cross-functional development programs from concept through design, integration, verification, and readiness for production transition.
Manage program schedules, risk registers, implementation plans, and action-item tracking to ensure disciplined execution.
Lead recurring production reviews, change control boards, and cross-functional readiness assessments.
Escalate issues proactively and drive resolution of cross-functional challenges affecting production execution.
Track progress against design reviews, integration milestones, prototype builds, test events, and validation activities to achieve production release.
Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions.
Mission First, Aim Farther, Own It, Win Together.
This is how we build advantage and how we help protect our service members, our communities, and our country.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office or manufacturing equipment as well as various electronic power supplies and test equipment.
Must be physically capable of the assigned duties.
Requirements 8+ years of experience leading complex product development programs in engineering-intensive environments.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds.

Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
We are building a new center of engineering excellence to design our new category of tactical robotic systems and the industrial capacity to deliver them, bringing decisive airpower into the hands of every operator.

EEO Statement PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws.

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