Senior Program Manager – Unmanned Systems (Middle East & North Africa) - Relocation Assistance Available - Onsite

The Senior Program Manager – Unmanned Systems   is responsible for   end ‑ to ‑end leadership   and   regional   portfolio management   of complex unmanned systems programs (air, ground, maritime, or multi-domain) from   capture   to   proposal   development,   engineering , production, deployment, and sustainment. This role owns customer satisfaction, cost, schedule, and technical performance for the portfolio and leads strategic initiatives across the region that drive new revenue opportunities and may also include leadership and management of a team of program management professionals.

Key Responsibilities 

Program Leadership & Execution :  

-   Lead planning and execution of one or more complex, multi ‑ year unmanned systems   programs and   regional   portfolio   of programs

- Provide strategic leadership and governance for a regional portfolio of complex, multi‑year unmanned systems programs

- Manage portfolio scorecard   for   program baselines (scope, schedule, budget)

-   Execute program plan   with engineering,   logistics ,   operations, supply chain, quality, and   functional   support teams   and   identify   improvement opportunities  

- Proactively  assess   portfolio health (cost, schedule,   performance ) ,   risks and issues; develop and implement mitigation and recovery plans  

- Prioritize resources, investments, and risk mitigation across programs to meet regional growth, margin, and strategic objectives  

- Ensure portfolio‑wide adherence to technical performance, safety, and regulatory requirements (e.g., airworthiness, certification, range/test) and resolve cross‑program integration issues.  

Customer & Stakeholder Management:  

-   Establish and nurture stakeholder relationships with key regional customers and partners

- Oversee customer satisfaction, communications, and contract performance across programs; empower program managers to maintain strong relationships and contractual compliance

- Develop multi-year customer engagement strategies and portfolio-level partnership plans to maximize growth and retention.  

- Collaborate with executive leadership to define regional portfolio   objectives , performance targets, and investment priorities  

-   Consolidate   and present integrated portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities to Insitu and Boeing senior leadership  

Financial & Contract Management:  

- Own p ortfolio   P&L performance, including revenue forecasting, margin, and cash flow   projections     

- Develop and manage p ortfolio   budgets;   monitor   EVM or equivalent performance metrics   as   applicable  

- Ensure   timely ,   accurate   reporting and support internal financial reviews  

Strategic Planning & Business Growth:  

- Develop   & deploy   regional execution strategy in collaboration with   Global   Growth & Program Managers  

- Support capture activities, including customer engagement, solution strategy, teaming, and price ‑ to ‑ win .    

-   S upport proposal efforts: requirements analysis, WBS, schedules, risk registers, and management volumes .    

-   Identify   growth opportunities (follow ‑ on contracts, upgrades, new mission sets) within existing p ortfolio     

- Provide strategic input on product roadmaps for unmanned systems and related services (payloads, autonomy, C2, data services).  

-Continuously scan and respond to market and customer trends to identify and shape new opportunities for revenue growth

Team Leadership   &  Continuous   Improvement:

-   M anage program   managers ,   support   performance management, coaching, and succession planning   tasks  

- Lead   portfolio   teams;   establish   priorities,   ensure   accountability, and   effective   communication   across   functional IP T  

- Mentor and develop pro gram managers   in program management best practices  

-   Champion a culture of safety, quality, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement across all programs in the region  

- Drive process improvements   across   program management and lifecycle governance  

- Own   execution   metrics for unmanned systems portfolio  

-   D rive   swift   decision‑making across programs.  

- Standardize best practices in planning, execution, and reporting; ensure consistent application by teams

R equired Qualifications   

-   Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Business, or related field .    

- 12+ years of progressive experience in program or project management, with at least   8   years managing complex aerospace,   defense   or unmanned systems programs .    

-   Demonstrated   success managing full lifecycle   portfolio of   programs (concept through deployment/sustainment)  

- Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance; experience with gated development and phase   reviews  

- Strong understanding of unmanned systems architectures, subsystems, and mission applications .    

- Experience working with government and/or commercial acquisition frameworks  

- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills .    

-   Proficiency   with program management tools (e.g., MS Project or Primavera,   requirements matrix,   risk registers, dashboards) .    

- Ability to travel as   required   (typically 10–25%) .    

- Ability to obtain and   maintain   a security clearance.  

Preferred Qualifications    

-   Master’s degree in Engineering , Business (MBA), or related technical discipline .    

- PMP,   PgMP , or DAU/Defense Acquisition certification (or equivalent) .    

- Experience with:    

- Military or commercial UAS development, integration, and fielding   – Acquisition and Services     

- Earned Value Management (EVM)   

- Agile or hybrid Agile/waterfall development environments .    

- Direct experience interfacing with DoD service branches   and   international defense customers  

Key Competencies

- Strategic thinking and ability to translate   regional   customer needs   into executable plans   

- Strong systems thinking and ability to manage technical complexity and integration .    

- Decisive, organized, and comfortable operating in fast ‑ paced, ambiguous environments .    

- High integrity and commitment to safety, compliance, and mission success.  

In-Office Requirement Statement:

This role requires hands-on work on our products/collaboration with on-site teams, and will need to work onsite full-time in Bingen, WA.

Relocation Statement:

This position is eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our Careers - Insitu page to learn more about our benefits, 9/80 work schedule and flexible work model.

At Insitu, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Insitu also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire.

Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.

Typical Hiring Range: 153,010.00 - 210,683.00

Insitu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.