Senior Program Manager

Ametek

$150K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with relevant management experience.
  • 8+ years of program/project management experience in cross-disciplinary engineering.
  • Proven track record in managing multiple complex programs simultaneously.
  • Strong understanding of project management principles and tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive presentations.
  • Knowledge of program financials and labor cost forecasting.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a focus on solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex engineering commercial projects valued between $500K and $15M from contract through acceptance.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across design, manufacturing, and installation.
  • Ensure adherence to cost, schedule, risk, and quality management principles.
  • Utilize earned value management and milestone tracking to monitor project progress.
  • Prepare and deliver technical and financial status reports to stakeholders.
  • Coordinate program reviews and kickoff meetings with customers and internal teams.
  • Participate in proposal efforts to define technical solutions and cost estimates.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and paid time off.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance package.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts with company contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Employee referral and assistance programs.
  • Career advancement opportunities across AMETEK business entities.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

NSI-MI Technologies, the world leader in microwave test and measurement systems, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the execution of antenna test and measurement systems. The role requires oversight of large, complex, and multi-disciplinary engineering projects involving RF, mechanical, electrical, software, and systems integration elements. The Program Manager will ensure successful delivery in accordance with technical, financial, and schedule objectives, while serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a portfolio of complex engineering commercial Far Field projects (typically $500K-$15M) from contract award through final acceptance.
  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams across design, manufacturing, integration, and installation.
  • Ensure adherence to programmatic principles including cost, schedule, scope, risk, and quality management.
  • Drive effective use of earned value management, risk registers, milestone tracking tools and regular internal reviews.
  • Prepare and present technical and financial status reports to internal management and customers.
  • Coordinate program reviews, program kickoff meetings, and design reviews with customer and internal stakeholders.
  • Participate in capture and proposal efforts, including win strategy development, technical solution definition, and cost estimating.
  • Ensure timely and accurate customer communication, change management, and issue resolution.
  • Serve as the face of NSI-MI for assigned customers and cultivate long-term relationships that support follow-on opportunities.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in either Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of management experience, OR Master's Degree with 4+ years of management experience
  • Minimum 8 years of program/project management experience, including oversight of complex, cross-disciplinary engineering programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously while balancing competing priorities.
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles, processes, and tools.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to executive-level stakeholders and customers.
  • Familiarity with program financials, labor costing, and forecasting.
  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a solution-oriented mindset.
  • Due to the nature of NSI-MI Technologies' programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
  • This position may require occasional domestic and international travel, approximately 10%..


Desired Qualifications:
  • PMP certification or equivalent (required to be obtained within 6 months of start).
  • Experience in RF measurement systems, antenna testing, or precision motion control systems.
  • Familiarity with developing or managing anechoic chambers and related infrastructure.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and third-party vendors.
  • Familiarity with DoD procurement processes, commercial contracting models, and international customers.


What's in It for You:
  • Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
  • Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k), plus matching
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
  • Employee referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities


Location:

This position is located in Suwanee, Georgia, a vibrant and welcoming community just 30 miles north of Atlanta. Known for its excellent schools, low crime rates, and abundant green spaces, Suwanee offers a high quality of life. The city's award-winning parks, lively Town Center, and year-round community events offer a dynamic and engaging environment.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you'll be joining, visit us at: https://www.nsi-mi.com/

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 150,000

Salary Maximum: 180,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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