Shift5

Program Manager

Shift5

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead and execute defense programs across cost, schedule, technical performance, and contractual compliance.
  • Own integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance tracking mechanisms.
  • Partner closely with engineering, product, growth, finance, legal, and executive leadership to align delivery with customer expectations.
  • Drive measurable impact in program predictability, customer satisfaction, and revenue realization.
  • Identify and act on opportunities to improve execution rigor, reporting cadence, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Navigate DoD acquisition environments including FAR/DFARS contracts, OTAs, and gated technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
  • Contribute directly to scalable program infrastructure as Shift5 expands across Army, Air Force, and other defense programs.

Requirements

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability technical environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs valued at $20M+.
  • Strong working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, and contract compliance principles.
  • Comfort operating in regulated, mission-critical, fast-growth environments.
  • Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • U.S. Citizenship required; current Active Secret Clearance
  • Ability to travel up 20%
Benefits
  • Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
  • Life Insurance
  • Uncapped paid time off policy
  • Flexible work & remote work policy
  • Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Earned Value Managementrisk managementcontract complianceprogram managementperformance trackingbudget managementschedulingtechnical performancecross-functional coordinationDoD acquisition
Soft Skills
leadershipexecutive communicationstakeholder managementcustomer satisfactionexecution rigorreporting cadenceproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilitystrategic thinking
Certifications
Active Secret Clearance