QinetiQ North America

Technical Program Manager

QinetiQ North America$165K — $185K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Massachusetts, US
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years Project Lead experience with Department of Defense clients
  • B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or equivalent
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical and cost requirements
  • Hands-on experience with MS Project and program planning
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities
  • Proficient in cost estimation and budget management
  • Knowledge of DOD/MIL standards and military acquisition processes

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary customer liaison to manage program aspects and lead reviews
  • Develop comprehensive program plans including WBS and IMS
  • Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Oversee project budget, reporting monthly on financial performance
  • Ensure team understanding of scope, schedule, and objectives through effective communication
  • Collaborate with functional managers to align program resources
  • Assist in business development and contract negotiations

Benefits

  • Potential for on-site work in Franklin, MA
  • Opportunity to lead projects in Robotics and Maritime sectors
  • Engage directly with Department of Defense programs
  • Chance to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, and Operations
  • Direct involvement in shaping customer requirements and achieving program success
Full Job Description
Position Overview

QinetiQ US is looking to hire an experienced Program Manager to support Robotics and Maritime programs in Franklin, MA. This will be an on-site position focused on the following areas:

Responsibilities
  • Act as primary customer interface for all program aspects and lead program reviews to discuss technical, cost and schedule activities.
  • Create program plans including the development of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for management of scope to ensure alignment with contract requirements, budgets, and internal commitments.
  • Monitor and assess program performance against plan (schedule and financial), identify risk and scope changes, develop and implement corrective action when necessary to initiate program changes. Maintain MS Schedule regularly.
  • Control expenditures per the project budget and report monthly on project budget to actual performance via the Estimate to Complete (ETC) process.
  • Understand the role and responsibility of each program team member, and through expert communication and leadership skills, establish a common understanding among team members on scope, schedule, and financial objectives.
  • Work with functional managers to develop program resource plans. Direct assigned program resources.
  • Work closely with the Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and Finance departments to support proposal efforts, contract negotiation and award.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years of Project Lead experience with Department of Defense customers
  • B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Science Mathematics or equivalent
  • Proven track record of managing programs with challenging technical, schedule, and cost requirements as well as complex customer and subcontractor relationships.
  • Must have hands on experience creating and maintaining plans in MS Project.
  • Possess excellent people and leadership skills – must be capable of leading a team of technical personnel from different functions and foster collaboration and excel at conflict resolution.
  • Strong customer management skills - must be capable of managing a customer to assure the customer’s needs are met without incurring scope growth.
  • Ability to perfume scope/requirements analysis – must be capable of working with a customer to translate the customer’s wants and needs to top level scope and requirements.
  • Estimating – must be capable of working with subject matter experts to develop estimates for duration and cost.
  • Develop and maintain schedule/budgets – must know how to develop a WBS and translating that to a Microsoft Project schedule and identify budgets for all work packages in the WBS.
  • Hands-on project experience in design, development, test, installation, and/or repair of hardware is highly desirable
  • Familiar with DOD/MIL standards and the military equipment acquisition and qualification process.
  • Excellent computer skills with a strong proficiency in Windows platform, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio), Microsoft Project, knowledge of Deltek CostPoint or similar MRP/ERP software systems, Jira, Windchill.
  • Excellent analytical, project management and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated execution of programs using Earned Value.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively to promote collaboration among the program team.
  • Exceptional leadership and decision-making skills.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 15%
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or higher level clearance as required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience managing with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Familiar with Agile methodology
Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $165,000- $185,000USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

About QinetiQ North America

QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, a British multinational defense technology company. QNA provides technology solutions and services to the United States government and commercial customers. The company's offerings include unmanned systems, cybersecurity solutions, engineering services, and more. QNA has over 6000 employees and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
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6,000 employees
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Founded
2005

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