Sr Program Manager - LEO & Thermal Systems (Onsite)
About The Position
Accountable for the full lifecycle of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Thermal Systems Space products and services, from inception, pursuit and order capture through design and development, production and delivery, service and support, and long-term strategic business planning. Chairs the Cross Functional Team (CFT) responsible for contract lifecycle management, cost, schedule, performance, and on-time delivery for company programs or subsystems of major programs. Serves as the organization’s representative to clients and customers and holds profit and loss responsibility for the assigned L5 value stream within the Low Earth Orbit and Thermal Systems portfolio. The role leads complex, matrixed teams across multiple sites and manages multiple programs. It oversees customer commitments, program performance, growth opportunities, capture and proposals, customer negotiations, risk and opportunity plans, earned value management, subcontractor work, program reviews, and strategic growth planning. The position is fully onsite in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and is eligible for relocation. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract; security clearance is not required.
Requirements
- University degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
- Previous program or project management experience.
- U.S. citizenship, as required for access to information under the program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with program management systems, including manpower planning, program scheduling, cost controls, risk and opportunity management, and earned value management.
- Experience with LEO or thermal systems.
- Experience in operations and production flow management, including supply chain oversight.
- Engineering experience, including product development lifecycle experience.
- Experience with space system products and services.
- Knowledge of aerospace contracts.
- Experience with proposal preparation and customer negotiations.
- Knowledge of aerospace policies, procedures, and system requirements, including quality, manufacturing, and program management.
- Experience interfacing with internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of LEO and Thermal Systems Space products and services, from inception through delivery, support, and long-term strategic planning.
- Chair the Cross Functional Team and manage the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, performance, and on-time delivery of assigned programs or subsystems.
- Hold P&L responsibility for the assigned L5 value stream and be accountable for its overall performance.
- Manage internal and external customer commitments, including deliveries, schedule, cost and financial performance, negotiations, and proposals.
- Lead complex matrixed teams and influence decision-making across subsystem teams and integrated product teams (IPTs), including teams at multiple sites.
- Drive customer satisfaction through regular customer interaction and execution that meets contract scope, delivery schedules, cost, and technical specifications.
- Influence and negotiate to achieve or exceed enterprise commitments.
- Lead IPT decision-making, applying critical thinking when data is incomplete.
- Develop internal and external networks, communicate and motivate teams, and communicate the organization’s vision to IPTs and stakeholders.
- Plan, direct, and monitor collateral budgets and lead strategic value streams with long-term revenue potential and impact lasting five or more years.
- Identify growth opportunities to increase sales and profitability.
- Serve as Capture Manager for new business opportunities, including developing customer relationships and win strategies, preparing estimates, managing timely proposal and contract submissions, and conducting customer negotiations.
- Establish milestones, monitor master plans and schedules, and proactively manage risks and opportunities with mitigation and harvest plans.
- Manage earned value for assigned work to ensure on-time, within-budget completion, including subcontractor work.
- Organize and conduct program status reviews, team meetings, and other regular business activities.
- Support establishment and implementation of a strategic growth plan for the business.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment program
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Pet insurance
- Home and auto insurance
- Additional life and accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Group legal coverage
- Identity theft protection
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee assistance plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second-opinion medical expert program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
