UAE THAAD Sustainment Deputy PM
About The Position
The UTMD Sustainment Programs area is hiring a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) for the UAE THAAD Sustainment Program. The DPM supports the UAE Program Manager under the Sustainment Programs Director and manages the UAE Configuration-3 (C3) hardware and software upgrade effort, as well as its fielding after the contract is proposed and awarded. The role also supports the ongoing UAE Sustainment contract for maintenance and sustainment of two UAE AN/TPY2 Radar systems. The DPM integrates Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Capability Product Teams (CPTs) to execute the UAE C3 contracts, including hardware and software development, production, integration, and fielding. The position interfaces with the Missile Defense Agency and external stakeholders, including UAE Air Force and Air Defense personnel, the UAE Foreign Liaison Officer, and other prime contractors. The DPM also supports the UAE PM in leading and capturing the next five-year UAE Sustainment contract. This is an onsite position in Woburn, Massachusetts. Relocation is not available. Domestic and international travel is required as program needs dictate. An active, transferable U.S. government Secret clearance is required before starting, and U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility for that clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
- Experience presenting to customers and senior leadership.
- Experience with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS), EVMS, Integrated Master Schedule/Integrated Master Plan, risk management, financial forecasting, and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required before the start date; active and existing clearance required on day one.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as program needs require.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a STEM field or an MBA.
- PMX Level 4 Certification or equivalent, or ability to obtain PMX Level 4 Certification within one year in the role.
- Experience with DoD programs or contracts.
- Experience as a change agent who can energize organizations to achieve beyond expectations.
- Experience partnering across a highly matrixed organization with internal functional organizations such as Contracts, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Mission Assurance, and support functions or regulations.
Responsibilities
- Support the UAE PM in managing the C3 Modernization program and collaborate across disciplines to optimize product architecture and design.
- Lead and direct IPTLs executing the UAE Sustainment Program across teams in Woburn, Huntsville, and the UAE, including decision-making, problem resolution, and team health.
- Lead capture and the proposal team for the next five-year UAE Sustainment proposal, from proposal development through negotiations and contract award.
- Support achievement of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and consistency in the UAE Estimate at Completion (EAC).
- Be accountable for UAE Program AOP targets across O&S and C3 hardware/software modernization by ensuring schedule performance, capturing opportunities, and mitigating risks.
- Develop and monitor the Integrated Master Schedule with the program team, ensuring alignment with program plans, budget, and schedule and establishing effective program handoffs and milestones.
- Promote commonality and reuse across the AN/TPY-2 product line and address obsolescence, producibility, testability, and supportability in design upgrade decisions.
- Cultivate a program culture where people feel comfortable raising issues early and sharing alternative viewpoints.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required by program needs.
- Interface with the Missile Defense Agency through formal and informal weekly communications and coordinate with external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
