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Defense Program Manager
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Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions .
Overview The Defense Program Manager will lead complex large‑scale military or defense projects, overseeing everything from research and development to acquisition, ensuring that goals (cost, schedule, performance) are met. They act as visionaries, managing cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and resources, balancing technical challenges with leadership to deliver critical defense systems and support strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Program Oversight – plan, execute, and manage large defense program portfolios.
Team Leadership – guide teams (engineers, contractors, government) and foster collaboration.
Resource Management – marshal budgets, personnel, and resources for program success.
Strategic Alignment – ensure programs support broader military objectives and deliver to warfighters.
Risk Management – identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and performance risks.
Acquisition – manage the complex development, procurement, and fielding of defense systems.
Requirements Preferred Qualifications
Aerospace and defense contract oversight experience.
Strong understanding of program management methodologies.
Technical background.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
Ability to balance big‑picture strategy with day‑to‑day execution.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Location
Remote.
Schedule
35% travel.
Work Environment
Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, occasional exposure to high places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and moderate noise levels that may require hearing protection.
Cadrex’s Core Values
Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing.
Total Compensation Includes
Health/dental/vision coverage.
Employer‑paid and supplemental life insurance.
Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
Generous paid time off and holiday pay.
Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify).
401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%.
Education support program.
Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement.
Referral bonuses.
Bonus plan for all full‑time employees.
About Us Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey, Mexico, Cadrex offers numerous in‑house manufacturing capabilities to effectively serve customers with lights‑out manufacturing capabilities for mid‑to‑high‑volume production.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary: 125k – 157k.
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Defense Program Manager
role at
Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions .
Overview The Defense Program Manager will lead complex large‑scale military or defense projects, overseeing everything from research and development to acquisition, ensuring that goals (cost, schedule, performance) are met. They act as visionaries, managing cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and resources, balancing technical challenges with leadership to deliver critical defense systems and support strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Program Oversight – plan, execute, and manage large defense program portfolios.
Team Leadership – guide teams (engineers, contractors, government) and foster collaboration.
Resource Management – marshal budgets, personnel, and resources for program success.
Strategic Alignment – ensure programs support broader military objectives and deliver to warfighters.
Risk Management – identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and performance risks.
Acquisition – manage the complex development, procurement, and fielding of defense systems.
Requirements Preferred Qualifications
Aerospace and defense contract oversight experience.
Strong understanding of program management methodologies.
Technical background.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
Ability to balance big‑picture strategy with day‑to‑day execution.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Location
Remote.
Schedule
35% travel.
Work Environment
Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, occasional exposure to high places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and moderate noise levels that may require hearing protection.
Cadrex’s Core Values
Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing.
Total Compensation Includes
Health/dental/vision coverage.
Employer‑paid and supplemental life insurance.
Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
Generous paid time off and holiday pay.
Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify).
401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%.
Education support program.
Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement.
Referral bonuses.
Bonus plan for all full‑time employees.
About Us Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey, Mexico, Cadrex offers numerous in‑house manufacturing capabilities to effectively serve customers with lights‑out manufacturing capabilities for mid‑to‑high‑volume production.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary: 125k – 157k.
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