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Nammo Perry Inc., a key U.S. operation within the international Nammo Group, is a center of excellence for the design, development, and production of advanced munitions, pyrotechnics, and solid rocket motor propulsion systems supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and allied programs. With a major expansion underway-including a new state-of-the-art rocket motor manufacturing facility in Perry, Florida, and a supporting office in Tallahassee-Nammo is enhancing domestic production capacity to meet critical national security demands.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead high-priority solid rocket motor (SRM) propulsion programs. This role will support the ramp-up and execution of defense-critical projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of reliable propulsion solutions in a regulated, high-stakes environment.
As a Program Manager based in our Tallahassee office, you will oversee the full lifecycle of solid rocket motor programs-from development and qualification through production and sustainment. You will serve as the primary interface with DoD customers and prime contractors, lead cross-functional teams, and drive program success while traveling to the Perry production facility as required.
You must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (Requires U.S. Citizenship).
Unique Benefits Designed with Care:
- Monday - Thursday work week working 10-hour days
- Relocation assistance provided
- 401(K) with a 6% company match
- 100% Employer-Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option
- Employer Health Saving Account Contributions
- Generous PTO and nine paid holidays
What You'll Do: Precision in Action
- Manage end-to-end execution of solid rocket motor propulsion programs, including design, development, testing, production, and delivery phases.
- Oversee program scope, integrated master schedules (IMS), work breakdown structures (WBS), cost baselines, and technical performance in compliance with DoD standards.
- Implement and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes; act as Control Account Manager (CAM), perform performance analysis, variance reporting, and corrective actions.
- Serve as key point of contact with prime contractors and Department of Defense (DoD) customers/program offices.
- Identify and mitigate risks, pursue opportunities, and resolve issues proactively in a dynamic defense environment.
- Prepare and deliver program status reviews to senior leadership and customers; facilitate data-driven decisions.
- Ensure adherence to ITAR, export controls, DoD acquisition regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS), quality standards, and safety requirements for energetics and propulsion manufacturing.
- Foster collaboration, initiative, and accountability across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and test teams.
- Identify program risks and opportunities, develop mitigation plans
- Support proposal activity as needed.
What Dedicated Teammates Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 8-12 years of progressive program/project management experience in aerospace/defense, with at least 5 years in complex hardware systems such as propulsion, munitions, or energetics.
- Direct experience managing programs in the solid rocket motor or closely related defense industry.
- Proven expertise in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation, compliance, and Control Account Management.
- Demonstrated success collaborating with prime contractors and DoD customers/program offices on defense contracts.
- Must be a self-starter with a proven high level of initiative-able to operate independently, anticipate challenges, and drive solutions in a fast-paced, high-stakes setting.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to maintain attention to detail under stress
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP certification or equivalent.
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and high-reliability manufacturing in propellants or rocket motors.
- Experience with tactical or strategic propulsion programs for missile systems.
- Familiarity with production facility ramp-ups or new program integrations.
Our Woking Conditions and Requirements
- U.S. only citizenship required; active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
- Ability to obtain BATF approval to work with our products
- Must submit to and pass a drug test pursuant to Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy which includes random testing
- Must be able to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
- Must have stamina to work more than the scheduled workday when needed; including nights and weekends