Program Manager II

At American Rheinmetall Munitions, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers critical lethality capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees.

We are a leader in the design, development and production of critical Soldier lethality solutions including large and medium caliber ammunition families, long-range artillery, and mortar and infantry systems. We are dedicated to supporting today's highest military modernization priorities and committed to delivering unmatched advancements in munitions technologies that empower and protect the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensure their safe return home.

In the past two years, we've invested to increase production capabilities by building a new facility and opening two new production lines to support current and future programs as we continue to grow our business and execute our goals. If you're interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to join our team in our new Vienna, Virginia office. If you have five years' experience supporting government contracts or defense systems manufacturing, we invite you to click the apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.

Minimum salary starting at $150k, hybrid schedule 3 days/week onsite

EOE, including Veterans/Disability

• Manage day-to-day execution of assigned government contracts or program elements.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor performance against cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure program objectives are met.
• Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for designated government representatives.
• Participate in program management reviews, status briefings, and technical discussions.
• Ensure timely submission of contractual deliverables and reports.
• Manage program budgets, funding profiles, and financial forecasts.
• Monitor expenditures and cost performance metrics.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting where applicable.
• Analyze cost and schedule variances and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to translate technical requirements into executable plans.
• Support transitions between development, production, and sustainment phases.
• Ensure configuration management and change control processes are followed.
• Ensure program activities comply with FAR/DFARS and contractual requirements.
• Support DCMA, DCAA, and other regulatory or customer audits.
• Promote adherence to explosives safety, environmental, and occupational safety standards.
• Prepare and present program performance reports to company leadership.
• Maintain accurate program documentation and contract records.

• Knowledge of government contracting environments and defense acquisition processes.
• Understanding of FAR/DFARS compliance principles.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments supporting defense systems.
• Strong program planning and schedule management skills.
• Financial tracking and forecasting capability.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (secret).

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, program management, business, operations, or related discipline.
• PMP certification or equivalent program management training.

• Experience supporting weapons, ammunition, or energetics programs preferred.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management preferred.

• Must be able to maintain composure in dealing with executives, customers and staff, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations
• Will perform majority of duties in office environment with occasional exposure to hazards of production or test environment requiring protective equipment
• May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information
• May be required to move boxes or materials weighing up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to move about inside the workspace to access materials, supplies and office machinery
• Must be able to visit and temporarily work at remote U.S. government testing facilities/ranges
• Occasional international and domestic travel required