We are looking for an experienced IT leader to guide technology operations and software development efforts for a service-focused organization in Arlington, Texas. This contract position with permanent potential is primarily onsite and will play a central role in aligning infrastructure, security, and application delivery with broader business objectives. The person in this role will partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to keep critical systems running effectively, strengthen technical processes, and lead projects from planning through execution.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily technology operations across infrastructure, networks, business systems, application support, and information security functions.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop IT team members and project leads while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.<br>• Shape and execute technology strategies that support company goals, including standards for system selection, deployment, maintenance, and long-term support.<br>• Oversee the design, implementation, upkeep, and protection of enterprise systems and software applications to ensure reliability and security.<br>• Evaluate operational and cybersecurity risks, recommend practical safeguards, and drive initiatives that protect company data and system access.<br>• Partner with development resources to investigate and resolve complex client batch-processing and application performance issues.<br>• Advise executive and departmental stakeholders on technology priorities, business needs, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency through IT solutions.<br>• Monitor service performance and project progress to ensure technology services are delivered on schedule, within scope, and with minimal disruption.<br>• Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants, including service quality, deliverables, and coordination on key initiatives.<br>• Prepare, track, and manage departmental goals and annual budget plans in support of the organization's strategic direction.
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Program Manager</strong> to lead complex defense manufacturing and automation programs from concept through completion. This individual will serve as the primary point of accountability for program execution, customer engagement, financial performance, resource planning, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will come from an engineering background prior to getting into Program Management. If you highly enjoy and have been involved in building and scaling manufacturing programs from the ground up and understands the complexities of managing programs across multiple tiers of the defense industrial base, manufacturing and automation. Then please apply today!</p><p>'</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead defense manufacturing and automation programs from proposal through production.</li><li>Manage cost, schedule, scope, risk, and overall program performance.</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality.</li><li>Develop program schedules, resource plans, budgets, and customer deliverables.</li><li>Lead customer meetings, executive reviews, and program status reporting.</li><li>Support RFP responses, proposal development, and contract execution.</li><li>Identify and mitigate technical, financial, and operational risks.</li></ul><p><br></p>