# Senior Staff Program Manager

> KIHOMAC · Layton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-14

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** LT - Leadership Team

## Description

-   Serve as the lead program manager for the company’s largest and most complex engineering and manufacturing program
-   Communicate with Government program office, coordinate and manage deliverables and progress for a major weapon system program with high visibility
-   Work directly with company senior leadership on program execution
-   Manage highly complex program with multiple sub-programs and program managers
-   Manage complete program management organization, including engineering, technicians, finance, contracting, purchasing, and associated functions
-   Develop and implement program plans, budgeting positions, schedules, and execution strategy
-   Perform specific, routine program or technical tasks within defined scope of management responsibility
-   Perform program/technical management for assigned system(s)
-   Interpret and apply acquisition policy; develop recommendations to senior leadership on program and business development strategies
-   Apply and correlate knowledge of multiple disciplines (engineering, logistics, financial management, contracting, and configuration management) to achieve cohesive program execution in accordance with assigned cost, schedule & performance requirements
-   Logically and systematically convert customer or product/technical requirements into solutions that recognize technical, schedule, and cost constraints; identify associated risks and manage mitigation plans
-   Provide higher management with status and decision information on key program issues
-   Ensure contractual needs/concerns are addressed
-   Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports/deliverables
-   Participate in company program reviews
-   Communicate cost, schedule, and performance with management
-   Provide necessary solutions across the spectrum of program management and business operations; mentor lower-level Program Managers
-   Support proposal and pricing efforts as required; may perform Capture Manager duties
-   Other duties as assigned

## Requirements

**Education/Training:**

-   Master’s Degree in technical, business, or related field required
-   Department of Defense Acquisition (DAU) PM certification, PMP, or degree in Program Management or equivalent is preferred     

**Experience:**

-   20+ years of Program Management or associated experience with Government or Industry
-   Must be highly knowledgeable in advanced program management concepts, able to develop, communicate and execute a complete program baseline
-   Must be comfortable developing presentations and briefing senior military leaders.
-   Experience with Air Force nuclear enterprise, aircraft sustainment, and/or maintenance repair and overhaul programs a plus

**Security:**

-   Must be a US citizen
-   Ability to obtain a security clearance will be required
-   Active Secret clearance preferred

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources

**Salary:** $130,000 - 160,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

## Apply

[Apply at KIHOMAC](https://apply.workable.com/kihomac/j/61E424F44A/apply)

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