Product Development Program Manager, Ground Encryptor

Korn Ferry

$100K — $130K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Program Management
  • Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors
  • Strong communication skills for cross-organizational interactions
  • Knowledge of EVMS (Earned Value Management System) practices
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Active DoD Secret clearance
  • US citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex programs from inception to completion
  • Coordinate diverse engineering teams across multiple disciplines
  • Mitigate program risks and resolve challenges proactively
  • Drive customer satisfaction, quality, and profitability metrics
  • Monitor and manage program milestones, issues, and decisions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical US Government Programs
  • Professional development through exposure to cross-functional teams
  • Potential for incentives beyond base pay
  • Supportive work environment fostering collaboration
  • Travel opportunities across multiple locations
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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