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About The Position
We are seeking a program manager who is passionate about working closely with customers to solve mission-critical challenges. In this important role, you will be engaging directly with our customers, managing project timelines and budgets, and working hand in hand with engineering, finance contracts, and production to deliver customer mission success. As a program manager, you will be the hub of critical relationships powering the engine of growth and success at ARKA Group. In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in program/project management
- BS from an accredited university
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
- Ability to multitask and effectively manage multiple customers and programs
- Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- BS in a technical field (engineering, computer science, industrial technology, or similar field)
- Experience in satellite communications, satellite systems, or RF communications
- Basic understanding of satellite communication principles
- Experience managing software programs
- Experience working with US Space Force, NASA, NOAA, or NRO
- Proficient use of the Atlassian tool suite
- Experience using SalesForce to track opportunities
- Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex satellite communications programs from contracts through execution and delivery
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, contracts, business development, operations to ensure programs are running within scope and on schedule
- Liaison between the customer and engineering to ensure customer needs are clearly understood and met through project lifecycle
- Build and maintain a strong program pipeline work with customers to understand their future missions needs and how AKRA can be a part of that vision
- Maintain data integrity which includes project milestones, SalesForce opportunity and business projections
- Oversee and manage multiple programs at the same time including budgeting, contracts, scheduling and risk management
- Building strong and meaningful relationships with our customers
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
- Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
- 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
- 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
- 13 paid holidays
- Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
- Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
- Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
- 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
