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Program Control Manager

Vaco
$160,000.00 - $175,000.00 / yr
United States, California, Carlsbad
Jan 23, 2026
Title: Program Control Manager Company: Global Communications Industry Compensation: $160k to $175k plus bonus Overview A global communications technology organization serving commercial, government, and defense customers is seeking a Program Control Manager to own program planning, scheduling, cost control, and Earned Value Management for complex, compliance driven programs. This role requires hands on creation and maintenance of integrated master schedules in MS Project, not just schedule oversight, along with direct EVM reporting to US Government customers. Partnering closely with Program Managers and cross functional teams, the Program Control Manager ensures programs remain on track for cost, schedule, and performance objectives while driving accountability, leadership, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Duties and Responsibilities * Build, maintain, and control integrated master schedules in MS Project aligned with EVM requirements * Establish and manage schedule and cost baselines with Program Managers * Own schedule health, critical path analysis, and performance measurement * Lead Earned Value Management execution and monthly reporting to leadership and government customers * Track and report cost, schedule, and performance metrics, including variance analysis * Update Estimates at Complete monthly and identify cost and schedule risks * Review procurement requests, financial obligations, and labor reports * Maintain and manage Risk and Opportunity Registers with mitigation plans * Ensure compliance with internal processes, contract requirements, FAR, and CAS * Present program status to senior leadership and external stakeholders * Lead and influence program teams and program control staff Qualifications * Proven experience building program schedules from scratch using MS Project * Strong background in Program Control or Program Planning * Demonstrated expertise in Earned Value Management and government reporting * Experience managing cost and schedule baselines and EACs * Leadership skills with the ability to influence cross functional teams * Experience supporting DoD or government contracts * Working knowledge of FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, and compliance requirements * Experience with Project and Oracle systems * Knowledge of Risk and Opportunity Management Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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