Program Manager High Power Microwave

About the role

The Program Manager II (PM) will lead Air & Missile Defense (AMD) programs in Minneapolis, MN or Huntsville, AL. This role is responsible for managing and delivering scope on the HPM program, working a 9/80 schedule with up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope to achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives
• Perform as the Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Establish program direction for the matrixed team delivering the scope (engineering, field service, operations including supply chain and manufacturing, and/or others)
• Establish and manage subcontractors
• Proactively plan for activities on current and future contracts
• Maintain and control activities on current contracts including disciplined, effective change management
• Manage and actively address risks and opportunities
• Make timely decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
• Continuously improve program performance including capturing, evaluating, and sharing best practices

Requirements

• Significant experience managing similar complex and high-dollar value development programs
• Demonstrated leadership working closely with Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, Operations, and Engineering in high-priority programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or business management
• 10 years of related experience or equivalent experience
• Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense Engineering Development
• Experience in Engineering/Technical Program/Project Management
• Experience in relevant Development/Agile Program Management or managing the startup of similarly complex, high-dollar value, strategic programs for the Department of Defense (DoD)
• Experience leading complex Engineering Programs, Matrixed Teams, Program Lifecycle Reviews, and Financial reporting and analysis
• Experience leading Program Risk and Opportunity (R&O) management activities to include identification and development of risk mitigation plans, scope management, program/project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources
• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition and process to transition to program of record
• Knowledge of Manufacturing/Production, Operational Excellence (OE), reducing AUPC through early implementation of DTUPC best practices
• Knowledge of competitive Proposal Development, Capture Management, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) within Firm Fixed Price Environment
• Knowledge of Scope Management and Cost Estimating including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes
• Knowledge of Program/Project Management methodologies, toolsets, process, and governance
• Ability to effectively manage program complexities and structuring activities in times of ambiguity
• Ability to manage and influence with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to operate independently and proactively
• Customer focus and relationship building skills
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Highly effective critical thinking skills

Skills

• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance
• PMP Certification or similar
• Experience in Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Experience in Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Experience in Oracle or ERP
• Advanced Excel skills

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• A 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal plan
• Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• Recognition program
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317