Microboard names Les Oberg as director of program management and PMO

Microboard has appointed Les Oberg as its new director of program management and PMO in Seymour, Connecticut, as the company looks to build a more formal program management office to support growth. Oberg brings three decades of Air Force leadership and experience running complex defense and national security programs.

Why it matters: - Microboard is building out program-management leadership as the company scales. - A formal PMO can tighten oversight, improve execution and support more complex customer programs. - Oberg’s background in defense, intelligence, space and national security adds senior operational experience to the role.

What happened: - Microboard appointed Les Oberg as director of program management and PMO. - Oberg will lead the Program Management team. - Oberg will be responsible for establishing a formal, scalable PMO that supports Microboard’s strategic growth. - The appointment was announced from Seymour, Connecticut, on July 31, 2026.

The details: - Oberg has managed complex, high-priority programs for the Department of Defense and allied nations. - His work has covered the intelligence, space and national security domains. - Oberg’s career has emphasized program governance, cross-functional leadership, customer satisfaction and operational excellence. - Before Microboard, Oberg served 30 years in the United States Air Force as an intelligence officer. - He commanded at the Squadron and Group levels. - Oberg also held roles within Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff and NATO. - His assignments spanned four continents. - He ended his Air Force career at Yale University, where he led the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program and co-taught national security courses at the Jackson School of Global Affairs. - Oberg holds a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Virginia Tech. - He also holds three master’s degrees, including a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Eisenhower School.

Between the lines: - The hire signals that Microboard is prioritizing process discipline and scalable management infrastructure. - Oberg’s military and government background suggests Microboard wants leadership comfortable with mission-critical work and complex stakeholder environments. - The focus on PMO formalization points to an effort to standardize execution as the company grows.

What's next: - Oberg is expected to begin shaping the PMO structure and program-management processes. - Microboard will likely use the new role to support future strategic expansion and higher-complexity work. - The company did not provide a timeline for additional leadership changes or PMO milestones.