About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.
As a Program Manager at Oshkosh Corporation, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs that span product lines, technologies, and business units. Your responsibilities will include driving execution, managing risk, aligning stakeholders, and delivering outcomes that meet strategic business objectives. You will oversee program performance from inception through delivery while ensuring adherence to governance, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
YOUR IMPACT
Program Leadership & Execution
- Manage full lifecycle execution of programs—concept, development, design, testing, production, deployment, and closure.
- Develop integrated program plans including schedules, cost models, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Product, Finance, and Government Affairs to align program execution with business strategy.
- Drive enterprise and/or government-funded programs with high visibility and complexity.
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary liaison for program stakeholders including internal executives, external agencies, and suppliers.
- Engage with contracting officers, technical leads, and program managers to ensure alignment and delivery excellence.
- Conduct executive-level briefings and program reviews.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate governance frameworks (FAR/DFARS, ITAR, CMMI, etc.)
- Lead risk assessments, contingency planning, and corrective actions for complex issues.
- Manage Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and performance metrics.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Provide guidance to project teams and influence PMO practices and tools.
- Contribute to program framework development and digital transformation initiatives.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience OR 14+ years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional programs with significant financial, operational, or technical impact.
- Experience leading in matrixed environments.
- Master’s degree (MBA, Engineering Management, or related).
- PMP, PgMP, or SAFe Agile certification.
- Defense Acquisition University (DAU) training or equivalent.
- Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, CMMI, PDP/APQP.
- Background in portfolio management and innovation strategy.
- Experience with ERP, MES, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, Power BI, Excel (macros, pivot tables).
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.
- Oversight of global teams and international suppliers.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Pay Range:
$91,800.00 - $153,200.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
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What We Do
Oshkosh Corporation is an industrial technology company that builds some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We serve our everyday heroes – soldiers, firefighters, people working at great height, environmental and refuse workers – through incredible technology. And with a portfolio of leading brands, we can uniquely take innovation from one brand and apply it across our portfolio.
Why Work With Us
We make equipment that moves the world forward. With ~15,000 team members united under our People First culture, a career at Oshkosh is an opportunity to do more than just impact industries -- it's an opportunity to make a difference in the world around you, protecting those who protect us.
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