Principal Program Manager

Saab•East Syracuse, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Saab is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead Program Managers responsible for the profitable execution of programs within its Surveillance division. The position is onsite at the East Syracuse, New York office. The role oversees people and programs across civil aviation and commercial surveillance applications, including radar systems, FAA capabilities, international air service organizations, and associated ground infrastructure and civil works. The successful candidate will bring experience designing, developing, fielding, and managing the lifecycle of large-scale, complex ground-based and/or airborne and air-traffic systems, with in-depth knowledge of military and/or commercial radar systems, markets, and technologies. Experience supporting civil aviation, FAA programs, international air service organizations, and related civil infrastructure or construction is highly desirable. The Principal Program Manager provides portfolio leadership and executive oversight, establishes program strategy and governance, leads multidisciplinary programs through their lifecycle, and drives growth and capture efforts across defense, civil aviation, commercial radar, and Air Traffic Management markets. The role also develops program management talent, builds strategic customer and industry relationships, oversees infrastructure and civil works, and represents the organization with senior stakeholders. Domestic and international travel of up to 10–15% annually is required. The compensation range is $165,700–$223,800. Saab considers responsibilities, location, market and business factors, experience, skills, and education or training when extending an offer. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must hold or be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance. Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Candidates must also pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
12 or more years of experience in surveillance systems, including radar, civil aviation, and FAA capability production programs/project management.
Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Experience transitioning product production from one location to another.
Experience in Risk and Opportunity management.
Experience with surveillance defense programs.
Experience with federal contracting processes, including EVMS, ECP/RFV, FAR, OTAs, SAPs, CRADAs, and WPP.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organization and time management skills, attention to detail while tracking multiple interdependent functions, and ability to follow up on action items and requests.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic and desire to learn.
Must hold or be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10–15% annually.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or MBA.
Experience supporting civil aviation, FAA programs, international air service organizations, and associated civil infrastructure or construction activities.
Experience with Direct Commercial Sales and Foreign Military Sales.
TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and accountability for assigned Program Managers and portfolios, including cost, schedule, technical performance, customer satisfaction, and profitable growth.
Establish and govern program strategy, budgets, execution plans, and performance metrics aligned with business objectives and customer requirements, including effective use of EVM/EVMS for internal and external reporting.
Lead complex multidisciplinary programs spanning design, development, manufacturing, integration, installation, deployment, modernization, and sustainment of ground-based and airborne/air-traffic radar and Air Traffic Management systems.
Drive business growth and capture strategy across defense, civil aviation, commercial radar, and Air Traffic Management markets by identifying opportunities, developing competitive proposals, and using customer, market, and competitive intelligence.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with the FAA, international air service organizations, military and civil aviation customers, and major industry primes.
Provide executive-level oversight of program execution, including requirements, risk, integration, operational readiness, site acceptance, field deployment, regulatory considerations, and customer commitments.
Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, contracts, finance, quality, supply chain, construction/civil works, sales, product management, and other organizations.
Oversee infrastructure and civil works supporting radar and Air Traffic Management deployments, including site development, construction, facilities, utilities, installation, and subcontractor execution.
Develop and lead program management teams by mentoring and developing program leaders, making talent recommendations, and fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure execution addresses the requirements of defense and civil aviation environments, including performance, reliability, quality, cost, schedule, regulatory compliance, and customer outcomes.
Represent the organization with senior customers and stakeholders, supporting business and program activities across multiple time zones and traveling internationally as required.