Principal Program Manager

Mercury Systems•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercury Systems seeks a Principal Program Manager for its Data Management and Microelectronics (DM&M) line of business in Phoenix, Arizona. The role supports the delivery of secure, ruggedized microelectronics for aerospace, defense, and space customers. These products are designed, manufactured, tested, and delivered to meet demanding system specifications and high-reliability requirements for harsh environments. The Principal Program Manager is responsible for the performance of multiple production programs. This customer-facing role applies business judgment to achieve customer satisfaction and execute programs on time, within schedule and budget, and to required quality standards. The position leads diverse cross-functional teams spanning contracts, program planning, finance, operations, and engineering, and is responsible for program profit and loss and achieving or exceeding budgeted margins.

Requirements

Typically, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8 or more years of relevant Program/Project Management or IPT Lead experience focused on production of aerospace, defense, or space hardware.
Experience leading technical projects for product development programs.
Electronics or aerospace and defense industry experience.
Ability to work 100% onsite in Phoenix, Arizona.
Must have or obtain a government security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Access to export-controlled information requires U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, protected-individual status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligibility to obtain required U.S. government authorizations.

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 internal and external customers.
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 lifecycle to scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements, in accordance with internal processes and contractual obligations.
Identify and manage scope changes through approval and execution.
Ensure on-time delivery of documentation and products.
Manage risks and opportunities, define and execute risk-mitigation action plans, and escalate issues promptly.
Define the resources required for successful program execution.
Respond to RFPs and coordinate and develop proposals and related documentation, including schedules, estimates, compliance matrices, programmatic volume, and bid review materials.
Create Statements of Work and manage subcontracts as required.
Present weekly and monthly program status to leadership, including program KPIs and critical path.
Serve as the customer point of contact and develop and execute action plans to support customer and organizational satisfaction, including 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 ensure teams are informed and involved in decisions affecting their areas.
Manage customer expectations and communicate professionally.
Manage program profit and loss 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.