Program Manager

About the role

As a Program Manager, you will work with the most innovative designers and manufacturers of rugged processing solutions that deliver optimal and reliable performance wherever they are deployed. You will be responsible for the performance of programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines. You will also be responsible for supporting new business development and increasing customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineering and support organizations to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor subcontract costs, schedules, and technical performance.
• Owns the schedule and cost management on programs managed - holds program and proposal Kick-off Meetings, establishes baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule, establishes and tracks metrics to monitor performance and progress, establishes program status reporting to anticipate and take corrective action in problem areas before they occur, with appropriate line organization.
• Familiarity with the architecture and implementation of complex integrated systems for Defense and Aerospace; the hardware development process; the integration and test requirements and methodologies to support these complex systems integration activities.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization.
• Act as a central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers.
• Takes a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems. Reports potential problems to upper management.
• Ensure pertinent written records are maintained that document all agreements / commitments related to the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred (or equivalent).
• US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance.
• Minimum of 7 years related experience in the Defense and Aerospace.
• Experience in working with the Defense and Aerospace customer community and in serving as a principal point of contact to key military and commercial customers.
• Experience with customer communications, negotiations and proposal management.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly strategic planning, plan execution and technology roadmap updates and must be able to keep team members focused on schedule milestones and objectives and must motivate team members to develop cost effective, customer-oriented solutions and approaches.

Qualifications

• PMP or MBA is desirable.

Benefits

We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off
I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
I Health and Wellness Benefits
I Learning and Development Opportunities
I Referral Program
I Competitive Pay
I Recognition
I Employee Stock Purchase Plan
I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Schedule

Onsite Position

Pay

$ 125,300.00 - 167,000.00 per year plus bonus.

Location

Santa Clarita, CA