Product Development Program Manager, Ground Encryptor

Korn Ferry

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Program Management experience in complex, multi-disciplinary environments
  • Experience managing suppliers and subcontractors for project deliverables
  • Strong problem-solving aptitude with a proven track record of meeting commitments
  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading technical teams
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required
  • Familiarity with EVMS practices

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex program execution from inception to completion
  • Coordinate diverse engineering teams and mitigate risks effectively
  • Foster strong customer relationships and ensure satisfaction
  • Monitor program milestones, risks, and issues to ensure timely resolution
  • Drive internal and external program communications
  • Assess and track quality and profitability of deliverables
  • Lead cross-disciplinary teams across multiple locations

Benefits

  • Opportunity for 25% travel to engage with diverse teams
  • Engagement in cutting-edge cryptographic hardware development
  • Development of skills in leading and writing government proposals
  • Exposure to project management methodologies and best practices
  • Work within a mission-critical environment under US Government programs
Full Job Description
Product Development Program Manager, Ground Encryptor

Requisition ID

5419

Country

United States of America

City

Multiple Locations-Carlsbad,CA,Tempe, AZ, Tampa, FL and Marlborough, MA

Market

Internet Services

Job description

The day-to-day

- This role requires expertise in managing complex programs, coordinating diverse engineering teams, mitigating risks, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion.
- The successful candidate will have experience working with diverse engineering teams, including system architects, electrical design, software, mechanical, engineering analysis, special test equipment, and integration & test, while proactively managing risks, meeting commitments, and resolving challenges.
- This position requires strong leadership, motivation, and direction of cross-disciplinary teams spanning multiple organizations and geographic locations.

What you'll need

- 10+ years of experience in Program Management as described above
- Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors as an integral part of the deliverables
- Monitor and manage the program level milestones, risks, issues and decisions
- Extensive problem solving skills, and ability to drive resolutions to a close
- Manage program communications internally to teams and externally to customers
- Monitor and assess customer satisfaction, quality and profitability
- At least 5 years' experience in leading technical teams
- Organization skills to manage multiple facets of a large-scale project and to track progress for several programs at once
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal); ability to interact with all levels in the organization
- Knowledge of EVMS practices
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience executing US Government Programs, US citizenship required
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Travel up to 25%

What will help you on the job

- Experience cryptographic hardware development programs
- Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and best practices such as PMP
- Familiarity with security/cyber technologies and IP networking
- Experience with leading and writing Government proposals
- Experience developing hardware platforms for cryptographic services
- Experience with encryption devices and certification processes

Salary range

We consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

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