Sr. Program Manager

Senior Program ManagerThe Senior Program Manager leads and manages complex power electronics programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Defense & Space systems, program lifecycle management, customer engagement, and cross-functional leadership. This role is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of mission-critical electronic systems to U.S. and International customers.The Senior Program Manager manages projects from inception through close, developing project plans, monitoring progress against the baseline, and communicating status and issues as they arise. This role coordinates with functional leaders to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and meets all technical requirements.Project management includes scope, risk and budget management, deliverables, and communicating to stakeholders. This role is also responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with the assigned programs and for supporting new business development by leading proposals and increasing customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end program management for Power Electronics products for Space, Defense and Aerospace applicationsServe as the primary customer interface for program execution, performance, and communication.Manage all aspects of program lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closure.Develop and manage detailed program plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance metrics. Establish and track metrics to monitor performance and progress.Drive internal teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality toward program objectives.Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, and updates to senior leadership and customers.Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.Monitor and control program costs, and forecasts; actual costs, estimates to complete and (ETC) and estimates at completion (EAC).Take a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems. Report potential problems to upper management.Identify and mitigate program risks. Lead the use of RCCA tools to analyze and address problems and performance breakdowns.Support business development efforts including proposal leadership, costing, and capture strategy for both formal RFPs and informal inquiries.Ensure pertinent written records are maintained that document all agreements / commitments related to the project.Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and security requirementsJob Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related fieldMinimum of 10 years of program/project management experience in space, defense or aerospace electronicsExcellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)Familiarity with Mil-PRF 38534 requirements is a plusMust be a US personWork Environment & Travel: Onsite work is required. This position may also require up to 25% travel to customer sites, partner locations, and domestic/international facilities.Important Information: This position is in an ITAR-registered facility, US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent resident) status is a must.Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.Job Type: Full-timePay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per yearMicross provides competitive benefits including medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, vision, company paid basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401k with employer match, paid leave, vacation, holidays, generous tuition assistance, 529 College Savings, Pet insurance, Legal insurance, and a range of well-being programs available.