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Lead System Program Manager

STR · Woburn, MA

Posted about 3 months ago · $147,000 - $200,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
STR's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
99% of STR's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at STR
high
135 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
Hiring momentum
215 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.

About this role

The Lead System Program Manager will oversee program schedules and budgets while navigating complex requirements to ensure successful execution of projects related to space-based sensing and electronic warfare technologies. The role involves collaboration with principal investigators, managing risks, and communicating with stakeholders to drive improvements. Additionally, the manager will lead proposal development and maintain effective coordination across various functional teams.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STR as an employer.

What you need

  • Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level
  • Ability to obtain and retain a SCI/SAP Security Clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience in Government contracting or research and development
  • Experience managing projects for the Department of Defense
  • Skills and experience in the use of tools to aid in program management

Nice to have

  • Strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
  • Strong presentation and organization skills

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is broad and based on external market data, which may vary based on individual qualifications.
  • The role requires a significant security clearance, which may limit some candidates.
  • The position involves managing multiple programs, which could lead to a high workload.

Summarised from STR's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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