Lead Program Manager

L3HHCM20 • Town of Gates, NY

110d • $108,500 - $201,500

About The Position

The Program Manager directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Drives program execution 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 contracts and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, Statements of Work, specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts. Acts as the primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Collaborates on strategic roadmaps that align with customer roadmaps to expand the business. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical and administrative areas. Leads competitive and sole source pursuits and proposals. This position will be supporting the Exquisite Imaging Solutions Business Area in the Space Superiority & Imaging Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

Nice To Haves

• Prior successful program leadership role including demonstrated change management
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and analyze budgets and cost controls
• Proposal management experience
• Risk management
• Experience managing hardware development efforts
• EVMS expertise
• PMP Certification

Responsibilities

• Management of programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications that are of significant strategic importance to the business area
• Accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program through all phases, from inception to completion
• Establish and execute program plans in a firm fixed price program construct
• Drive program execution, support capture management efforts of additional scope, and support technology investment plans
• Foster career development through on-the-job mentoring
• Effectively communicate within the team, upward with internal executive leadership, and externally with the customer to influence stakeholders for business success
• Work collaboratively with the functional organizations to ensure that all resources are available, capable, and empowered to meet program goals

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees