About Rivet  

Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every individual and withstand the world’s toughest environments. 

We serve the people who build, operate, maintain, and defend our way of life. From technicians and engineers to first responders and service members, they embody the hard work, ingenuity, and meritocratic values that drive Western prosperity. Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures. Rivet exists to reset that priority. 

At Rivet, you’ll join a mission-driven team that fuses disciplines to deliver decisive outcomes where they matter most. Whether shaping our technology, strengthening our partnerships, or building our culture, every role here contributes to equipping the front lines with the modern systems they deserve. 

EOE

Work Authorization Requirement: Due to the nature of our business and compliance with federal regulations, all candidates must be a "U.S. Person". Upon hire, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your status as a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Role: Business Program Manager

Location: 1025 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Compensation*: $160,000-$185,000 + benefits

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Role Requirements

• 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
• 5+ in Product and Operations Management in a big-tech or Defense industrial base product team
• You must be a US Citizen, with the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

*Total compensation may vary within this range and is determined by years and level of relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and other factors. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for equity grants and other forms of compensation. Eligible employees also receive a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO.