Assess and improve processes and policies critically.
Conduct program and financial reviews, monitoring costs and activities.
Report program status to upper management, covering technical and financial aspects.
Manage programs through all phases from proposal to delivery.
Align workload and staffing plans with business and functional management.
Establish controls for performance analysis and initiate corrective actions as needed.
Act as the single point of contact for internal and customer communications.
Participate in new business proposals and project projections.
Lead risk and opportunity management for assigned programs.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
401(k) plan with company match.
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Overview
Job Title: Senior Program Manager
Job Location: Melville, NY
Salary: $130,000-$150,000/yr DOE
Responsibilities
Oversees, directs, and coordinates all activities necessary to successfully execute all approved, assigned programs.
Ensures all programs are executed within the committed timeframe and in line with contractual requirements.
Responsible for program management processes.
Coordination of multiple complex programs.
Critical assessment of process and policy improvements
Conducts Program/Financial reviews. Monitors and controls activities/costs on major programs.
Conducts program status reviews for upper management. Reports both contractual status (technical, schedule, etc.) and financial status.
Manage programs through all phases, from proposal preparation and submission, contract negotiation, baseline, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, qualification, validation, production, and delivery
Coordinate with business management and functional management to ensure that workload, staffing plans, work processes, and procedures are aligned
Plans and determines the most efficient method of achieving program objectives within the framework of technical capabilities, Company procedures and contractual requirements.
Establishes and maintains adequate controls to assure continuous analysis and measurement of performance against requirements and initiates corrective action as required.
This is a hands-on position. You will direct and work together with the IPT to achieve both program and enterprise cost and schedule goals.
Single Point of Contact for all programmatic internal and customer communications
Participate in new business proposals, project projections, and analysis of requirements
Assume responsibility for program profit, schedule, and technical performance
Prepare and present detailed program review packages to senior management and customers
Lead risk and opportunity management for assigned programs
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree AND a minimum of 6 years of relevant prior experience OR Master's degree AND a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience required
Previous technical program management experience or demonstrated knowledge of high-reliability hardware requirements and RF component design, production and test is preferred
Experience with earned value, cost, and schedule management is necessary
Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully direct, motivate, and influence program teams using a combination of technical knowledge, teamwork, and people management skills
Ability to successfully manage a wide range and high volume of activity
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to succinctly address complex issues and action plans with program team, peers, senior management, and customers
Program management certification or equivalent preferred
Current security clearance is highly preferred
Costpoint, ERP systems, Microsoft Office proficiency
