Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans for each project based on contractual SOWs and dialogue with the leadership team.
Use the PMP as the single source of truth to provide objective evidence of plan/resource divergence, replacing "finger-pointing" with plan-based metrics.
Partner with the Engineering Manager to secure and align technical resources for project execution.
Work with the engineering team to qualify progress and provide the CPO with an accurate, "no-ignorance" view of product readiness.
Ensure hardware and software design choices prioritize operational utility and relevant requirements for the warfighter.
Collaborate with the CTO to document technical advancements in a way that protects SoloPulse’s long-term Intellectual Property.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
>5 years of relevant experience
Portfolio Leadership: Proven track record of simultaneously leading 3–5 high-complexity technical projects for defense industry customers.
Familiarity with SBIR (Phase II/III), OTA (Other Transaction Authority), and commercial-to-government sales.
Expert understanding of ITAR/EAR regulations and defense-specific documentation standards.
Functional understanding of RF systems.
Familiarity with the mechanical engineering rigors of moving lab prototypes into tactical environments.
Mastery in turning complex contract requirements into execution-ready PMPs using tools like Jira, MS Project, or Azure DevOps.
Ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams that do not report directly to you.
Experience identifying resourcing gaps and technical debt before they impact customer relationships.
Ability to present clear, data-driven progress reports horizontally to peers and upward to the C-suite.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project Management PlansPMPRF systemscontract requirementstechnical resourcesdata-driven reportingtechnical debtoperational utilitydefense-specific documentation standardsSBIR

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationcross-functional team leadershipproblem-solvingresource managementpresentation skillsstrategic planningstakeholder engagementadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree (preferred)Project Management Professional (PMP) certification