Lead Program Manager

STR•Woburn, MA

5d•$146,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

STR is hiring a Lead Program Manager (PM) in the Cyber Division who is passionate about collaborative problem solving and working on the hardest national security problems. This position is located in our Woburn, MA office. The PM will be responsible for a portfolio of cyber research and development programs. This includes managing all program phases, from marketing to proposal development, from contract initiation to execution, and from program close-out to transition. The PM will also be responsible for facilitating business operations across the portfolio to enable successful execution. We believe that each candidate has a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that could enable us to provide our customers with innovative solutions. The skills listed below are intended to give you a sense for the position. If you see an overlap with your skills, go ahead and apply!

Requirements

Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
5-7+ years of relevant work experience depending on degree (BS +7 years or MS +5 years)
Experienced in project management within DoD or IC, and/or experience directly supporting program objectives such as managing cost, schedule, and technical performance
Experience leading technical teams on advanced R&D programs
Motivated collaborator and effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance
Experience writing technical proposals, or leading proposal efforts
Experience spanning all project phases, from ideation to technology research and product development
Working knowledge of DoD or IC mission and acquisition processes
Technical breadth and a demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple, technically diverse programs and teams
Entrepreneurial spirit and eager to engage in technical marketing and business development

Responsibilities

Receiving requirements from our program customer(s)
Tracking the program schedule and milestones
Coordinating with the STR Contracts, Finance, Security, and IT teams
Providing quality assurance on reports
Tracking program risk to ensure timely, successful deliveries of products to the customer
Supporting coordination with STR sub-contractors, ensuring smooth integration and accomplishment of assigned tasks
Routinely collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams to support the Group Leader and other key stakeholders on staff planning, financial planning, recruiting and onboarding, and continuous improvement of internal security and IT processes
Managing program technical, financial, and schedule performance
Working with the principal investigator, technical staff, subcontractors, and support personnel to identify and address risks and issues
Managing program performance through review of metrics and program execution milestones (including scheduling, cost, and logistics)
Gathering, evaluating, and synthesizing data from multiple sources, such as project reports, project staff, and customer feedback to understand and communicate status and to identify trends
Interacting with external program customers and internal company leadership
Managing scientists, engineers, and technicians across broad areas of expertise
Achieving cost, schedule, and customer objectives on advanced technology programs
Working in a fast-paced environment to enable successful contract execution
Building strong customer relationships and establish open lines of communication