Parallel Wireless

Senior Program Manager

Parallel Wireless

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Nashua • New Hampshire • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Lead end-to-end execution of complex Open RAN–based 5G/6G programs supporting federal and defense customers.
  • Own program cost, schedule, and technical performance from initiation through delivery.
  • Develop and manage program plans, baselines, and execution for firm-fixed-price and cost-plus contracts.
  • Ensure delivery of contractual milestones, deliverables, and performance objectives.
  • Serve as the primary customer interface and lead program reviews on technical progress, cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Support contract negotiations and modifications, aligning scope, terms, and financial conditions.
  • Drive program financial performance, including orders, revenue, margin, and cash flow.
  • Manage risks, opportunities, and trade-offs while identifying follow-on business opportunities.
  • Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, contracts, and supply chain to ensure successful program execution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or similar engineering field with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience
  • Expertise in wireless communication systems, Open RAN, 5G/6G technologies, or related networking domains.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex programs with multimillion‑dollar budgets and multi‑stakeholder environments.
  • U.S. Citizen with active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain clearance at Secret or higher level.
  • Experience managing DoW development projects for RF communications, networking, or cellular applications.
  • Solid technical background in RF communications with strong business acumen
  • Knowledge of Government contracting practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS)
  • Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification
  • Experience using Microsoft Project, and the Microsoft Office suite of applications Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
Benefits
  • Parallel Wireless embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
  • We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams representing all backgrounds, with a wide range of perspectives, and empowering industry-leading skills.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Open RAN5G technologies6G technologieswireless communication systemsRF communicationsEarned Value Managementprogram managementcost managementschedule managementrisk management
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationbusiness acumenleadershipcross-functional collaborationnegotiation skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder management
Certifications
Project Manager Professional (PMP)Secret security clearance