Program Manager

SEAKR Engineering • Centennial, CO

11d

About The Position

SEAKR is looking for a high-energy, early to mid-career program manager who has a passion for leading the design, development, test and delivery of state-of-the-art satellite electronics. The PM is fully empowered to deliver the best possible product to our customers, on time and on budget. With that empowerment comes accountability, and a successful PM at SEAKR must be innovative and tireless towards accomplishing that high standard.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent is required. An advanced degree is desired.
• 5-12 years of experience are desired.
• Multi-dimensional skills such as working well with people, ability to self-teach, ability to lead and adjudicate technical decision-making, and drive to dive-in and help at any level or function when challenges arise are key characteristics for a successful PM candidate.
• US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

• Prior Subcontract management experience desired
• Prior experience leading teams on coordinated technical efforts

Responsibilities

• Delivery of program to schedule, cost, quality and performance parameters via coordination and directing all program activities for a moderate complexity program
• Primary interface with customer community, vendors, and internal personnel
• Motivate and provide leadership for broader program team
• Manage interdepartmental requirements and resources across matrixed engineering department, including engineering, business development, contracts and finance
• Create and maintain baseline schedules, changes logs, scope and costs along with monitor key metrics on program health
• Develop and implement proactive risk management process
• Lead cross functional efforts for major program gate reviews
• Organize and manage change control process and support negotiation and change proposal efforts
• Experience managing projects requiring Earned Value Management in a Cost Plus and Firm Fixed environment

Benefits

• SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
• In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus.
• SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees