Mastering Program Management in the Defense Sector: A Comprehensive Guide

Joe Crist

Description

Mastering Program Management in the Defense Sector is your complete guide to navigating the complex, high-stakes world of defense project delivery. Whether you’re leading multi-million-dollar government contracts or managing cross-functional teams, this course equips you with the skills, tools, and confidence to deliver mission-critical outcomes on time, on budget, and in full compliance with defense regulations. With a practical approach and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to thrive as a defense program manager in today’s challenging landscape.

What You Will Learn

This course covers the full lifecycle of defense program management—from understanding regulations and building contracts to leading teams, managing risks, tracking performance, and ensuring program success. You’ll gain practical strategies and insights to confidently handle budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder communication, quality control, and program closeout.

By the end of this course, you’ll master:

Defense-specific program management frameworks and key stakeholder roles
FAR, DFARS, and cybersecurity compliance requirements
Risk management, cost estimation, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
Leadership, team collaboration, and stakeholder communication
Performance monitoring, milestone tracking, and successful program closeout

Who This Course is For ?

This course is designed for professionals managing defense projects or looking to transition into defense-sector program management. If you work in government contracting, defense procurement, project leadership, or program oversight, this course will help you sharpen your expertise and elevate your career.

Ideal for:

Defense project and program managers navigating complex contracts
Risk management professionals handling defense project uncertainties
Government contractors working within acquisition and compliance frameworks
Team leads or coordinators aiming to strengthen leadership and delivery skills
Financial and operations managers overseeing defense budgets and schedules

Instructor

Joe Crist

Joe Crist is a renowned digital transformation expert and the CEO & Founder of Transform 42 Inc., where he empowers organizations to excel in the digital age. With extensive experience in guiding businesses through the complexities of technology integration and strategic innovation, Joe develops tailored solutions that leverage advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain. His successful leadership includes overseeing over 58 IT projects within the Department of Defense and authoring several white papers on enterprise architecture. Committed to driving sustainable growth and operational excellence, Joe combines a deep understanding of industry dynamics with a collaborative approach, ensuring his clients achieve measurable success in their digital transformation journeys.

$50
4 Hours
Course - 24 lessons
Digital Transformation Courses

This course also includes

Full Lifetime Access
Certificate of Completion

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