Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide operational management of projects including developing schedules and budgets, managing expenditures, and project execution
• Serve as primary customer contact
• Identify staffing and other resources required for each project
• Oversee, approve, and assume responsibility for the creation of responses to RFQs, changes in contract/program scope, and any customer or internal changes affecting program goals/metrics (e.g., cost, gross margin, schedule)
• Coordinate reviews and requests, as well as contract negotiation
• Ensure projects comply with customer and government standards and requirements, as applicable
• Oversee day-to-day activities and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiencies
• Interface directly with internal department leads, outside suppliers/vendors, and the customer regarding program control, management, and reporting
• Generate and provide all required reporting

Requirements

BS degree in engineering required; MS degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management in a hardware delivery environment
• Experience directly dealing with government and aerospace prime customers from a program/project, liaison, engineering, and/or sales perspective
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate an interdisciplinary team to meet challenging technical requirements and deliver hardware within schedule
• Program financial understanding, program and scope estimating, cost of goods sold, and program/project gross margin experience a plus
• Proficiency with MS Project and/or similar program scheduling/tracking software
• Knowledge or experience with U.S. Government contracts and Export Control compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of engineering and production requirements

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Effective speaking and listening skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ethical conduct with a high regard for confidential and export control information
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Excel, Project, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Organized with attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including a substantial annual staff bonus
• Industry-leading 401(k) contributions and plan options
• Range of medical plan offerings

Pay

Starting salary at $100,000 and up, based on level of education completed and years of relevant experience.

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only.