Senior System Program Manager

STR•Woburn, MA

About The Position

STR’s Space Missions and Sensing (SMS) Sector develops and applies technology for space-based sensing, space control, and counter-sensing. Within SMS, the Space and Counter Space team develops electronic warfare technologies and engineering and operational prototypes to address warfighter needs. The team works across disciplines and collaborates with research engineers, academic researchers, and industry partners. Its facilities support on-site build and testing, including benchtop, anechoic chamber, and over-the-air testing. The Space Mission Sector is seeking a Program Manager for its growing technology company in the Boston area. The role supports programs involving a range of system capabilities, test needs, and demonstration locations, and contributes to a system-of-systems work program encompassing new capabilities and operational prototype systems. The position partners with principal investigators and stakeholders to plan, execute, and deliver program capabilities; manage program metrics; and support proposal development and strategic planning.

Requirements

Active Secret or Top Secret (TS) security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. government.
Ability to obtain and retain an SCI/SAP security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
At least 5 years of prior relevant experience in government contracting or research and development.
Experience managing projects for the Department of Defense.
Skills and experience using tools to aid in program management.
Strong presentation and organizational skills.
Ability to work with principal investigators on execution plans, provide clear and concise priorities, and connect programs to maximize benefits to the customer.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee program schedules and budgets.
Navigate complex program requirements and establish clear execution plans.
Partner with program principal investigators on planning, execution, and delivery of program capabilities.
Identify program risks and develop mitigation plans.
Monitor progress against goals and initiate corrective actions as appropriate.
Coordinate across functional capabilities to maximize outcomes.
Communicate with stakeholders to manage expectations and drive continuous improvement.
Execute multiple programs and track cost, schedule, and technical metrics to ensure they remain within plan.
Lead capture and proposal writing and delivery while adhering to the gated capture process.
Create subcontractor statements of work and manage and track subcontractors to ensure proper execution.
Foster collaboration by providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
Understand customer and operational needs, ensure outcomes meet those needs, and identify future opportunities.
Connect synergistic programs to realize execution efficiencies and help shape STR strategy.