Senior Program Manager - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) - Group 1
Covan Group · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Remote
- Remote
- Full-time · Senior
- $129K–$184K per year
Leading Group 1 UAS field-test activities, technical project ownership, and applied autonomy integration for $5M–$20M program efforts within the defense sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex, multi-project portfolios with high visibility and mission-critical outcomes
- Manage financial performance including budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, and resource alignment
- Provide senior-level engagement with clients, partners, and external stakeholders
- Ensure all program activities meet Covan’s standards for quality, rigor, communication, and compliance
- Shape organizational strategy and contribute to corporate planning and decision-making
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, computer, or systems engineering; computer science; robotics; or a related field, OR equivalent relevant technical experience
- Nice to have: PMP
- Nice to have: DDP/Gauntlet-type evaluations
- Nice to have: Small-UAS fielding
- Nice to have: Human-machine teaming