Program Manager II

About the role

Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. The Program Manager II will inspire and unite a team to innovate and deliver extraordinary antenna solutions, all within the customer's parameters.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all major program phases – including sales support/proposal development.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer and strongly advocate for their needs within the organization.
• Negotiate customer requirements to fit within company capabilities and objectives.
• Generate and communicate detailed program plans, budgets, timelines, and resources to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Monitor program progress. Fast-track critical path activities to ensure on-time delivery. Control cost escalations to ensure profitable execution.
• Manage scope changes and plan re-baselining.
• Delegate to ensure full compliance for varying contractual requirements, including purchase orders, statements of work, technical specifications, procurement flow-downs, quality clauses, and commercial terms & conditions.
• Clarify and manage ambiguous requirements and communications.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks.
• Coordinate solutions to balance customer needs with organizational priorities, resources, and capabilities.
• Meet objectives through forecasting and communicating requirements based on information available.
• Actively status all stakeholders on program progress, milestones, budgets, schedules, compliance, and other critical information.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted by 3 years of commensurate experience in an aerospace engineering and manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a role responsible for technical project management and/or subcontracts administration; within the aerospace sector highly desired.
• Experience managing complex and multifaceted projects in either an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.
• Experience with identifying and mitigating technical program risks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an authentic desire to build relationships, share knowledge, and positively impact.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
• Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
• 401K Employer Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
• Generous Referral Program

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project
• Technical project management
• Subcontracts administration
• Complex project management
• Customer advocacy
• Risk mitigation
• Scope change management
• Project coordination

Benefits

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
• Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
• 401K Employer Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
• Generous Referral Program

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted by 3 years of commensurate experience in an aerospace engineering and manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a role responsible for technical project management and/or subcontracts administration; within the aerospace sector highly desired.
• Experience managing complex and multifaceted projects in either an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.
• Experience with identifying and mitigating technical program risks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an authentic desire to build relationships, share knowledge, and positively impact.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Additional Information

• Vitesse Systems, LLC Performs Work Controlled By The International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) And Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• These Statutes Require The Protection Of Technical Data And Products.
• The Regulations Require That Such Data Not Be Disclosed In Written, Oral, Or Visual Form To Any Foreign National Without Prior Export Authorization From The Department Of State.
• A Foreign National Is Defined By The U.S. Government Under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) And 8 USC 110 (a)(20) As One Who Is not a United States citizen
• Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
• Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)

EEO/AA

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.