Lead, Program Management

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Job Title: Lead, Program Management

Job Code: 37830

Job Location: Mason, OH

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Work 9 out of 14 days with every other Friday off

Job Description:

Seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) focused on Infrared (IR) sensor development and production. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives related to budget, schedule, technical performance, and quality. The ideal candidate combines strong program execution discipline with a solid technical background in IR sensor systems or related technologies, and demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills across a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences.

Essential Functions:

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Drives program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Supports negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Supports preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Acts as primary contact for IPTs on assigned programs
• Leads program review sessions with leadership to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• 10%-25% travel
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with DoD contracts and IR Sensor manufacture/test
• PMP or equivalent program management certification
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, hardware development lifecycle, manufacturing readiness, and transition to production
• Experience with earned value management, integrated master schedules, risk management, and formal gate or milestone reviews
• Experience with domestic and international customer engagements in a regulated defense environment

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