Assistant Program Manager
Summary
Coordinates cross-functional teams to execute defense and technology programs, managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk for advanced vehicle platforms and integrated systems serving government customers.
Assistant Program Manager ITPP – GM Defense
Team: Project Management
Location: US
Commitment: Full-time
Workplace Type: remote
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Assistant Program Manager ITPP – GM Defense based in United States.
This role supports the successful execution of complex defense and technology programs by coordinating cross-functional teams, customers, and operational activities.
You will work closely with senior program leadership to manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk across innovative mission-focused solutions.
The position offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced vehicle platforms, integrated technologies, and power and propulsion programs serving government and international customers.
You will act as a key connector between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, business development, and customer stakeholders.
The role requires strong organizational skills, business awareness, and the ability to navigate evolving priorities in a highly collaborative environment.
As part of a growing defense-focused team, you will help deliver solutions that combine commercial innovation with specialized mission requirements.
This opportunity is ideal for a program professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and driving meaningful outcomes.
Accountabilities:
- Support end-to-end execution of multiple programs from initial capture through delivery and sustainment using established program management processes.
- Assist with defining and managing product program content, including feature decisions, scope management, cost, weight, and performance trade-offs.
- Coordinate integration activities across vehicle systems, including chassis, armor, powertrain, electrical, software, and upfit components.
- Support program governance by maintaining schedules, risk registers, financial reviews, issue tracking, and performance dashboards.
- Prepare program updates, presentations, and decision materials for internal reviews and executive-level meetings.
- Independently manage smaller projects or workstreams with defined scope and guidance from senior program leadership.
- Support cross-functional program teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, contracts, finance, sustainment, and business development.
- Identify program risks, support mitigation planning, and help drive corrective actions to improve delivery performance.
- Improve workflows and operational processes to increase efficiency, quality, and predictability.
- Support customer interactions, reviews, and meetings with government and industry partners.
- Assist with business development activities, including proposal support, requirements analysis, cost estimates, and execution planning.
- Represent assigned workstreams in customer discussions while maintaining alignment with program objectives.
- Promote a culture of safety, compliance, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Support onboarding, coordination, and informal guidance of program support team members when needed.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, supply chain, operations, or related business disciplines.
- Experience supporting program or project management activities involving complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong ability to collaborate across technical and business teams and influence stakeholders toward shared objectives.
- Experience with system integration, including mechanical, electrical, software, armor/upfit, or vehicle-level integration, is strongly preferred.
- Understanding of program financial tracking, including budgets, forecasts, cost management, and profitability considerations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive-level presentations and reports.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Project.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and independently drive work forward.
- Experience with vehicle programs, defense technologies, government customers, power systems, propulsion solutions, or similar industries is preferred.
- Familiarity with defense acquisition processes, government programs, or commercial technologies adapted for mission-specific applications is a plus.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract requirements and export control restrictions.
- Competitive salary range of $106,600 - $163,400 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
- Incentive compensation opportunities based on company performance, role level, and individual contribution.
- Remote/hybrid work flexibility within the United States.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Life insurance and disability benefits.
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
- Employee assistance program and wellbeing resources.
- Vehicle evaluation program eligibility, subject to applicable requirements.
- Opportunity to work on innovative defense and technology programs with cross-functional teams.
The Assistant Program Manager will support program execution activities across multiple defense and technology initiatives, partnering with program leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery. The role combines project coordination, customer engagement, financial awareness, risk management, and process improvement.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate brings experience supporting complex programs, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment. They should demonstrate business judgment, technical understanding, and confidence working with diverse stakeholders.