Hiring: Senior Program Manager Company: Areté Location: Niwot, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:46:26 Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management About the job Experience: •20+ years of experience in defense or advanced electro-optics industries leading complex development efforts. Required Skills: •Lead a portfolio of advanced technology development programs, ensuring unified strategy, resource alignment, and consistent delivery outcomes. •Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to Program Managers responsible for individual laser or lidar/ladar programs. •Oversee development of advanced solid-state laser systems for defense applications. •Guide lidar/ladar sensing technology programs as part of the broader portfolio. •Serve as the primary customer point of contact for all programs within the portfolio. •Build strong, transparent relationships with government and DoD prime customers. •Set clear expectations, communicate program status confidently, and maintain customer trust. •Manage execution within FAR/DFAR environments, including reporting and compliance. Compensation: •$180,000 - $245,000 / year •Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!