Lead, Program Management

Fisica, Inc•San Leandro, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Drives program execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. This is a senior professional role with strong knowledge of the job area and broad knowledge of project management. The role involves managing complex projects or processes with general oversight, communicating within and outside of the function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures, and making moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes. The position contributes to the achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on departmental results. Work is performed with general oversight and may involve managing large projects or processes that are both inside and outside of the immediate job area. Typically responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees, and managing complex projects involving delegation of work and review of work products. Communication extends to parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors) when necessary. Problem-solving and innovation are complex, requiring comprehensive information gathering, analysis, and investigation. Work aims to achieve operational targets with direct impact on departmental results and contributes to the development of departmental goals and planning efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a future Security Clearance is required for the role.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing production line, low volume/high mix manufacturing a plus.
ITAR compliance experience.
PMP or other certification or similar training program.
Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry.

Responsibilities

Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
Drives program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives.
Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems.
Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, SOW, specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.
Acts as primary customer contact for program activities.
Leads program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Establishes design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test.
Expands the product line with the customer.
Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules.
Identifies program problems and obtains solutions.
Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight.
Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
Makes moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes.
Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans.
Provides guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
Manages complex projects involving delegation of work and review of work products.
Communicates with parties external to the organization when necessary.
Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, procedures, and practices.
Makes moderate to substantial improvements or enhancements to systems and processes to improve performance of job area.
Solves complex problems through creative solutions, drawing from prior experience and in-depth analysis.
Works to achieve operational targets with direct impact on departmental results.
Contributes to the development of goals for the department and planning efforts.