Mgr III- Programs

BAE Systems • Nashua, NH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

FAST Labs™ is a world-class research and microelectronics production organization focused on developing and delivering advanced microelectronics technology and products for commercial and defense markets. We are seeking a Program Manager III to lead development and production execution for microelectronics components. The primary responsibility will be managing the entire lifecycle of Products & Services (P&S) products, from quoting through delivery. This includes demand forecasting, quoting, purchase orders, and deliveries; interfacing with customers, cross-functional teams, and vendors; and supporting programs in various stages of maturity. The successful candidate must be comfortable leading program status briefings to senior leadership and excel at customer engagement.

Requirements

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of work experience, a Masters Degree with 10+ years of experience, or a PhD with 8+ years of experience.
• 6+ years of project management experience (manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute a project or collection of projects).
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in an Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Production or sustainment and development program management experience
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Demonstrates business acumen and presence at the leadership level
• Experience in structured problem solving with demonstrated ability to systematically determine root cause
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading cross-functional teams and supervising individuals
• Knowledge of defense contract types
• Experience as primary customer point of contact
• Ability to obtain DoW Secret clearance with SAP access.
• Active DoW TOP SECRET/SCI and SAP Security clearances
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• 9+ years’ experience as a Program Manager (PM), Program Engineering Manager (PEM) or Technical Project Manager
• Experience in a Semiconductor Foundry and the development, fabrication and/or testing of microelectronics or electronic subsystems
• Experience developing product roadmaps
• Experience interfacing with microelectronics foundries and suppliers

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of program initiation, planning, execution (cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, customer engagement, etc.) and ensuring program commitments are met.
• Creation of new business strategies and the development of strategic and financial plans.
• Track, lead, and directly contribute to forecasting and demand planning.
• Lead the execution process by overseeing the creation and management of budgets and schedules.
• Identify and address order- and program-related issues, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective solutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for other program managers, operations personnel, and internal stakeholders regarding order-related matters and ensure the stakeholders are engaged in addressing any deficiencies.
• Lead the tracking of resources, personnel, and processes to ensure the successful execution and completion of orders and programs.
• Monitor, report, and act based on key order and program performance metrics, such as on-time delivery, budget adherence, and overall performance, and prepare regular status reports.
• Ensure that products are fully prepared for production and delivery, coordinating with engineering, operations, and quality assurance teams to verify that all requirements are met and address any identified deficiencies.
• Engage with the internal foundry team and vendors to ensure alignment on order or program requirements, including deliverables, cost structures, and timelines.
• Manage, support, and review proposals, as required.
• Represent the product line PM organization at broader PMO collaborations, as required.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• paid military leave
• paid bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior