Senior Program Manager

Istari

Senior Program Manager overseeing multiple complex programs critical to advancing impact across sectors. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution and stakeholder engagement.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,400 - $177,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple high-priority programs simultaneously, each with its own set of deliverables, stakeholders, and strategic objectives.
Lead program planning, schedule development, budget tracking, and risk management activities across all assigned programs.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure workstreams stay aligned and dependencies are managed.
Establish clear reporting mechanisms for program status, risks, and key decisions.
Develop and maintain integrated program plans and drive execution across all lifecycle stages.
Serve as the primary interface between Istari and external stakeholders, including government and commercial partners.
Align program execution with contract requirements and customer expectations.
Prepare and deliver high-quality briefings, status updates, and decision support materials to sponsors and senior leadership.
Collaborate with Sales, Product, and the rest of the Customer Success team to ensure programs support long-term adoption, value delivery, and client satisfaction.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks through proactive planning and agile decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Systems Management, or a related field.
8+ years of experience managing complex programs in the defense, technology, or government sectors.
Demonstrated success overseeing cost, schedule, and performance for multiple concurrent projects.
Strong command of program planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management best practices.
Exceptional communication and coordination skills, with the ability to synthesize information across disciplines.
Experience managing contracts, subcontractors, and performance-based deliverables.
Eligible for U.S. Government security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The anticipated compensation range for this position may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, location, and business needs. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Hard Skills & Tools

program planningschedule developmentbudget trackingrisk managementcontract managementperformance managementstakeholder engagementagile decision-makingproject management

Soft Skills

communication skillscoordination skillsleadershipstrategic thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

U.S. Government security clearance