Principal Program Manager

Mercury Systems•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercury Systems is seeking a Principal Program Manager for its Data Management and Microelectronics (DM&M) line of business in Phoenix, Arizona. The role is responsible for the performance of multiple production programs and for delivering secure, high-reliability microelectronics for aerospace, defense, and space applications. The Program Manager works directly with customers and leads diverse cross-functional teams across contracts, program planning, finance, operations, and engineering. The position is accountable for customer satisfaction and for executing programs on time, within schedule and budget, and in accordance with quality expectations, internal processes, and contractual obligations. The Program Manager also supports proposals and new business opportunities, manages customer expectations and program financial performance, and contributes to improvements in processes and tools. The position is 100% onsite in Phoenix, AZ, and requires the employee to have or obtain a government security clearance, which may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Access to information subject to U.S. export regulations is limited to individuals meeting applicable U.S. citizenship, residency, protected-individual, or authorization requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, typically, with 8 or more years of relevant Program/Project Management/IPT Lead experience focused on production of aerospace, defense, or space hardware.
Experience leading technical projects for product development programs.
Experience in the electronics or aerospace and defense industry.
Must work 100% onsite in Phoenix, AZ.
Must have or obtain a government security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

Experience with documentation and collaboration tools such as SharePoint.
Knowledge of government contracting practices and standard program reporting metrics.
Prior leadership experience and ability to lead IPTs through ambiguity and short deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal and external stakeholders.
Solid knowledge of program scheduling tools such as MS Project (IMS).
Experience with military and commercial programs.
Experience with contract management and subcontract management.

Responsibilities

Develop execution plans for customer and internal programs, including schedules and estimates.
Execute programs throughout their lifecycles to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements, following internal processes and contractual obligations.
Identify and manage scope changes through approval and execution.
Ensure on-time delivery of documentation and products.
Manage program risks and opportunities, define and execute mitigation action plans, and promptly escalate issues.
Identify and communicate the resources required for successful program execution.
Respond to RFPs and coordinate and develop proposals and supporting documentation, including schedules, estimates, compliance matrices, programmatic volume, and bid review material.
Create Statements of Work and manage subcontractors as required.
Present program status to leadership weekly and monthly, including KPIs and critical path reporting.
Serve as the customer point of contact and develop and execute action plans to support customer and organizational satisfaction, problem solving, obsolescence management, and in-service support.
Contribute to and lead improvements and deployment of processes and tools.
Support internal audits as required.
Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Business Development to keep stakeholders informed and involved in decisions affecting their areas.
Manage customer expectations and communicate professionally.
Manage program P&L and ensure budgeted program margins are met or exceeded.
Work with existing customers to identify needs and requirements for follow-on or new business, and direct preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, and specifications.