Technical Program Manager

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) role requires a strong background in traditional program management skills such as organization, communication, scheduling, and reporting . The TPM will report across the Mission Autonomy portfolio, needing a technical understanding of autonomous systems, perception and maritime sensors, machine learning, and/or Navy applications . Whereas a Principal Investigator (PI) bears ultimate responsibility for satisfying the scope of a contract on time and on budget, the TPM is simultaneously the PI’s deputy to ensure the program is healthy and in some cases an individual technical contributor, in that order of priority. The candidate must be organized and detail oriented. This role involves interacting with customers whose needs are constantly evolving and are sometimes difficult to articulate; thus, strong communication skills will also be beneficial. The role involves coordination with prime and subcontractors, so the ability to diligently coordinate efforts and courteously navigate roadblocks is essential. Experience with managing labor, material, travel, and subcontractors to stay on budget is important. What you'll do Embody Integer's core values: Integrity, Agility, Growth, Open-Mindedness, Commitment. Be the project management support to a PI to lead a team of engineers developing novel autonomous systems applications. Support the PI to: Ensure timely and high-quality completion of deliverables for the projects under your management, including briefing to prime contractors and Government sponsors. Specifically, coordinate the project’s technical contributors monthly and quarterly to provide written technical reports and presentations to the customer, ensuring alignment of the efforts with the project statement of work. Organize and prioritize the team’s efforts to achieve regular test and demonstration of new features and performance improvements. Plan and clearly communicate tasking to the engineering team on multiple timescales (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly). Specifically, own the scheduling aspect of program execution, drive the engineers to achieve the tasking and schedule identified by the PI, and communicate the effects of any slippage in a gracious but firm manner. Clearly communicate development plans and status to company executives (COO & CEO). Track and forecast costs; report status relative to given metrics monthly to company upper management. Provide recommendations to the PI on how to adjust tasking to track the financial targets. Coordinate technical updates and timing of shared laboratory space with the customer and any subcontractors. Serve as a technical contributor in autonomous systems, perception and maritime sensors, machine learning. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, business management or other related field and 4+ years of relevant experience. Familiarity with traditional DoW contractual structures such as cost plus fixed fee (CPFF), firm fixed price (FFP), and time and materials (T&M). Familiarity with executing projects spanning engineering research, services, and products. Experience managing engineering projects including driving schedule and budget. U.S. citizenship. Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance that requires U.S. citizenship. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Desired Qualifications Advanced degree (Masters/PhD) in relevant field (e.g., computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, business management or other related field) and 2+ years of relevant experience. A record of relevant industry experience, technical leadership, publications, or other recognitions for expertise may substitute for an advanced degree. Experience managing a variety of DoW contract types including cost plus fixed fee (CPFF), firm fixed price (FFP), and/or time and materials (T&M). Experience and technical proficiency in autonomous systems, perception and maritime sensors, machine learning. About Integer Technologies Integer Technologies is an applied research and product development company founded by scientists and engineers with a passion for protecting freedom with innovation. We perform R&D on next-generation systems and technologies for the Department of War and other U.S. Government agencies. We are hardware and software developers with experience transforming research into fieldable technology. Our core portfolio of research includes projects in power & energy systems, unmanned systems (with an emphasis on maritime systems), digital engineering, and cyber security. Our mission is to create a safer world by translating scientific discoveries into reliable products that address urgent national security needs… at the speed of relevance. Company Benefits Integer fully covers medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance costs for the employee and dependents . Meaning Integer standard plan pays 100% of health insurance premiums for your entire family from a well-known national insurer, saving its employee's thousands of dollars annually. Relocation assistance available. Base salaries which exceed local & national industry averages. Year-end performance-based bonuses. 401(k) with company matching that vest immediately; no funny business. Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Startup culture with the stability of a large company. Integer's business plan has years of time phased contracted work, alleviating the would-be risk from a traditional small company. Direct access to company leadership, prioritization of people over process, and a stellar team with a shared desire for personal and professional growth. Friendly atmosphere where people enjoy not only their work and what they're creating but enjoy helping each other as well. #J-18808-Ljbffr Integer Technologies