Program Manager (RF Products)

SoloPulse is a DARPA-funded Georgia Tech spin-out and non-traditional defense contractor (NTDC). We leverage advanced wave theory rooted in Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) to transform low-cost RF hardware into tactical-grade intelligence tools. Our product line includes SIGMA (Electronic Support), NOVA (SAR imaging), and ATHENA (AI orchestration), providing high-fidelity sensing at the tactical edge.

The Program Manager is responsible for translating USG contractual agreements and SoloPulse leadership directives into actionable Project Management Plans (PMPs). You will manage a portfolio of simultaneous projects, acting as the arbiter of accountability within a matrixed environment to ensure predictable delivery and seeking synergies across the projects.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Skills & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 5 years of relevant experience with USG programs

Defense Program Execution

• Portfolio Leadership: Proven track record of simultaneously leading 35 medium/high-complexity technical projects for defense industry customers.
• Contractual Expertise: Familiarity with SBIR (Phase II/III), OTA (Other Transaction Authority), and commercial-to-government sales.
• Compliance: Expert understanding of ITAR/EAR regulations and defense-specific documentation standards.

Technical & Operational Literacy

• RF Systems: Functional understanding of RF systems.
• Hardware Deployment: Familiarity with the mechanical engineering rigors of moving lab prototypes into tactical environments.
• Documentation Rigor: Mastery in turning complex contract requirements into execution-ready PMPs using tools like Jira, MS Project, or Azure DevOps.

Leadership in the Matrix

• Influence without Authority: Ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams that do not report directly to you.
• Risk Mitigation: Experience identifying resourcing gaps and technical debt before they impact customer relationships.
• Communication: Ability to present clear, data-driven progress reports horizontally to peers and upward to the C-suite.

Additional Preferred Skill and Experience

• Master's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 8 years of relevant experience with USG program management
• Relevant military experience
• PMP/PgMP Certification
• TS/SCI Security Clearance

$140,000 - $160,000 a year