Principal Program Manager

Mercury Systems•Phoenix, AZ

20d

About The Position

As Principal Program Manager, you will be responsible for the performance of one or multiple programs (family of programs), with an emphasis on new development/production. This role requires a broad understanding of all aspects of a program, from ideation to production as well as in-service support. Customer-facing, you will have great business acumen, making judicious decisions to achieve customer satisfaction while successfully executing your programs. In this role, you have the opportunity to lead highly diverse cross functional teams composed of contracts, program planning, finance, operations, and engineering, to develop next-generation mission critical avionics solutions. You will be a part of a world-class Engineering Team for the Mission Systems Business Unit, a leading provider of safety-certifiable avionics, mission-critical, and Electronic Warfare solutions.  You will be a part of our Platforms Systems organization at Mercury. We design, develop, and produce the next generation of video data processing products ranging from high-definition video recorders to pilot display systems. We are an agile team focused on delivering innovative, high-quality products to our customers on time and on budget.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field.
Typically requires 8+ years of technical experience with at least 6 years of direct program management experience.
Experience leading technical projects for product development programs.
Experience Electronics, Automotive, or Aerospace & Defense Industry experience.
This position requires you to have the ability to obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree
Program Management certification (PMP)
Experienced with documentation and collaboration tools, such as Confluence and SharePoint
Knowledge of Government contracting practices, Earned Value Management (EVMS), and standard program reporting metrics
Proficiency of using approved AI tools
Prior Leadership experience and ability to lead IPTs through ambiguity and short deadlines
Experience managing Programs in a multi-site matrix organization
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, internal and external
Experience with Military and Commercial Programs
Experience with Contract Management, Sub-Contract Management
Knowledge of DO-178 and DO-254 and DFARS requirements
Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Develop plans for the execution of Customers and internal programs, including schedules and estimates
Execute Programs to scope, schedule, cost (development and products), and quality over their full lifecycle, by internal processes and contractual obligations, for customers worldwide
Identify and manage Scope Changes through their approval and execution
Ensure on-time delivery of deliverables (documentation and products)
Perform Risk and Opportunities Management, including definition and execution of action plans for risks mitigation to prevent adverse effects, and escalate issues promptly
Provide details of resources required for successful program’s execution
Lead Request for Proposals (RFPs), coordinate proposals and related documentation, including schedules, estimates, compliance matrices, programmatic volume, and bid review material
Create Statements of Work and perform Sub-Contract management, as required
Present Programs status to the leadership team, weekly and monthly, including reporting on Programs’ KPIs and critical path
Point of Contact for Customers, develop and execute action plans for Customers and Organization satisfaction, including problems solving, obsolescence management, and in-service support
Contributes to and lead processes and tools improvements and deployment
Conduct internal audits, as required
Team with Operations, Engineering, and Business Development to ensure that all are informed and involved in decisions affecting their areas
Manage all customer expectations and communicates professionally
Responsible for Programs P&L, ensuring budgeted Programs margins are met or exceeded
Work with existing customers to determine needs, and requirements for follow-on/new business opportunities, direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, and specifications to meet those needs
Responsible of booking forecast and SaleForce update
Solid knowledge of program scheduling tools, such as MS Project (IMS) resource loaded