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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - Training Devices IPT - **Company:** Long Wave Inc. - **Location:** Oklahoma City, OK, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Systems, Management of Software Versions, Extensible Markup Language (XML) - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=afaddbac74d7cdea ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical communications, business, project management, or related field. * 5-8 years of technical or program management experience. * Proven leadership of an IPT or cross-functional / engineering project team. * Strong understanding and practical use of EVMS, including Control Account Manager (CAM) experience. * Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to translate technical content for varied audiences. * Experience managing suppliers or subcontractors, including tracking performance and resolving issues. * S. citizenship required. * Active DoD Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one., * Experience with military or defense (DoD) programs; training-system program experience preferred. * Experience in training development, instructional systems design, or product lifecycle management. * Experience managing technical publications for aerospace, defense, or complex hardware/software systems. * Familiarity with S1000D, MIL-STD formatting, or other structured documentation standards. * Experience with digital pubs, interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), or XML-based systems. * Experience developing training devices, simulators, or complex integrated systems. * Familiarity with systems engineering processes (requirements, integration, V&V). * Familiarity with Agile program execution or hybrid program models. * PMP, PMI-ACP, INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, or similar project management or systems engineering certification. ## Description The Technical Program Manager for the Training Devices Integrated Product Team (IPT) will lead the design, development, integration, and delivery of training devices and simulators ranging from part-task trainers to full mission simulators. This role requires technical breadth, leadership, and strong Earned Value Management System (EVMS) driven program control., * Lead the Training Devices IPT, ensuring all products and deliverables meet schedule, cost, and technical requirements. * Lead multi-disciplinary teams (systems engineering, software, hardware, and manufacturing) and coordinate with engineering, logistics, quality, and customer stakeholders. * Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting, including variance analysis and corrective action planning, serving as Control Account Manager (CAM) for assigned control accounts. * Manage program risks and opportunities and maintain technical baselines. * Ensure configuration control, versioning, and product-change alignment across all products and deliverables. * Coordinate integration, test, validation, and acceptance milestones. * Plan and manage SDRL deliverables to their governing DIDs, including submittal, review, and disposition of customer comments. * Manage suppliers and subcontractors, including oversight of cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, and compliance with program requirements. * Facilitate program reviews, status updates, and communication across all levels. * Conduct internal and customer reviews and drive timely incorporation of feedback. * Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with program and organizational processes. * Travel approximately 25% of the time (about one week per month) to customer, supplier, integration, and test sites, with additional travel as program needs require. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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