Deputy Program Manager

About the role

The Deputy Program Manager supports the management of programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications that are of significant strategic importance to the business area. They are accountable, along with the Program Manager, for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program through all phases, inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications that are of significant strategic importance to the business area
• Establish and execute program plans in a firm fixed price program construct
• Drive program execution, support capture management efforts of additional scope, and support technology investment plans
• Effectively communicate within the team, upward with internal executive leadership, and externally with the customer to influence stakeholders for business success
• Work collaboratively with the functional organizations to ensure that all resources are available, capable, and empowered to meet program goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• Prior successful program leadership role including earned value IPT role
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and analyze budgets and cost controls
• Proposal contributor experience
• Experience managing pieces of a hardware development effort
• EVMS expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and analyze budgets and cost controls
• Proposal contributor experience
• Experience managing pieces of a hardware development effort
• EVMS expertise

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $92,500-$171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Schedule

The Deputy Program Manager works a 9/80 schedule (Every other Friday off).