Business Program Manager

Rivet develops hardened systems for industrial workforces and defense personnel. In an era when skilled workers are retiring and global competition demands data-driven action, we aim to multiply the effectiveness of every individual. We stand for renewed frontline grit, elevated for decisive outcomes in all environments.

Technicians, maintainers, first responders, engineers, and trade specialists. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines. They embody the hard work, meritocratic values, and ingenuity that drives western prosperity. Yet they're forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures.

The front lines can't win when they are in last place for new technologies. Rivet exists to reset priorities.

Whether they build our vehicles, maintain our infrastructure, or defend our civilization, our working heroes deserve tools that withstand the weight they carry. Rivet is delivering new capabilities where they matter most.

We are committed to the people who take on the world's most challenging missions.

Role Description

You'll work with group of committed and brilliant people across all aspects of solution development, strategy, sales, and delivery, to include engineering, finance, solution delivery, business development, capture management to strategically plan & execute against our product ambition, business goals, and customer obligations.

What you'll do

Project and Program Planning : Manage end-to-end program lifecycles, from planning and execution to delivery and closure. This includes coordinating cross-functional teams ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and exceeding quality standards.

Strategic Alignment : Ensure internal and customer program execution align with the company's business objectives, by connecting technical teams and executive leadership to translate business goals into actionable plans.

Resource Management : Allocate and optimize resources, including personnel, budget, and technology, to maximize efficiency and meet program deliverables. This often involves negotiating priorities and resolving resource conflicts across hardware and software teams.

Risk Management : Identify potential risks (across supply chain, hardware, software, manufacturing or integration issues) and develop mitigation strategies to keep programs on track. This requires proactive problem-solving and contingency planning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Facilitate collaboration between hardware teams and software teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of tech products.

Performance Tracking and Reporting : Define and monitor performance indicators (OKRs / KPIs) to evaluate program success, such as time-to-market, customer satisfaction, or revenue impact. Deliver data-driven insights to leadership for decision-making.

Budget Management : Oversee financial aspects of programs, ensuring expenditures stay within allocated budgets while balancing the costs of hardware prototyping and software development.

Change Management : Lead teams through changes, such as shifts in project scope, new technology adoption, or market-driven pivots, ensuring minimal disruption to timelines and morale.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in business opportunity planning
• Strong understanding of financial modeling
• Proven in developing process, project planning, and performance metrics
• Extreme diligence with PM tools across project, finance, and agile development tools
• 3+ years defining and managing project planning, execution, and performance in a big tech, defense industrial base, a Big Four management consulting or startup tech organization
• You must be a US Citizen, with the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

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