Senior Program Manager

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SSES OPER Full Time Havelock, NC, US

Company Overview:

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA) and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.'s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems.

The Position:

ACET is seeking a highly experienced, financially disciplined Senior Program Manager in Havelock, NC to lead the execution, financial performance, and strategic management of multiple Department of Defense (DoD) aerospace programs supporting fixed-wing and rotary-wing military aviation platforms.

This senior leadership position will oversee a portfolio of up to three concurrent programs, with combined contract values ranging from $50 million to $100 million, supporting aircraft maintenance, depot-level modifications, avionics and systems integration, manufacturing, and sustainment operations.

The Senior Program Manager will have full accountability for program Profit and Loss (P&L), cost and schedule performance, Earned Value Management (EVM), contract compliance, customer relationships, and operational execution.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Aerospace, the successful candidate will work in close partnership with the Finance Controller, Contracts, Procurement, and Operations leadership to ensure disciplined financial management, predictable program execution, and profitable contract performance.

The ideal candidate is an established aerospace and defense program leader who understands both the technical complexities of military aviation operations and the financial responsibilities associated with managing large-scale federal contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Direct all phases of assigned aerospace programs, from contract transition and mobilization through execution, performance evaluation, and contract closeout.
• Manage up to three concurrent programs with combined contract values of $50M–$100M.
• Maintain overall responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, contractual compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead geographically dispersed operational teams, including subordinate Program Managers, Site Managers, and technical support personnel.
• Establish program execution strategies, integrated schedules, resource plans, performance objectives, and measurable milestones.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions to maintain contractual performance.
• Ensure operational alignment with the Aerospace Division’s financial and strategic objectives.

Financial Management, P&L & Business Performance:

• Assume full P&L accountability for assigned programs, including revenue, operating expenses, gross margin, profitability, and financial performance.
• Develop, manage, and maintain annual operating budgets, program financial plans, and revenue forecasts.
• Work directly with the Finance Controller to review monthly financial performance, reconcile program expenditures, and validate financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain Estimates at Completion (EAC), Estimates to Complete (ETC), and projected contract profitability.
• Analyze labor costs, material expenditures, subcontractor commitments, indirect cost allocations, and financial variances.
• Monitor contract funding, expenditures, billing milestones, accounts receivable, and cash-flow performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing through coordination with Finance and Contracts.
• Identify financial risks, cost overruns, margin erosion, and unfavorable performance trends before they affect program profitability.
• Develop and execute financial recovery plans when performance falls below established objectives.
• Present monthly financial performance and forecast updates to the Vice President of Aerospace.

Earned Value Management & Program Controls:

• Establish and maintain program