Program Manager

Overseeing direct management of cost, schedule, and tasking for multiple R&D HPEM programs in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment Act as liaison between customers, technical lead, and engineering team to execute the program objectives and adapt/prioritize tasking as necessary Providing oversight and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams operating within/between HPEM division's various departments to achieve timely execution of program milestones Effectively communicating program directions and objectives to all skills levels, from technicians to senior engineers up to senior scientists Ensuring program execution remains focused on customer requirements and as requirements evolve working to quickly inform appropriate team members with updates Interfacing with various SARA Division Directors, working to implement technical and managerial visions across various projects Maintaining regular communications with customers and partners while working with the technical leads to implement requested scope changes and/or additions, brainstorming ways to provide additional capabilities to stakeholders Interfacing with customers on issues that may arise and working with teams as well as technical leads to facilitate timely resolutions, as needed Creating and providing financial/technical program status updates and briefings to senior-level personnel and customers Preparing technical proposals, including technical volumes, system requirements, schedules/milestones, budgets, assumptions, and risks Providing input and recommendations for internal R&D strategic planning for business opportunities and avenues for company growth Keep junior level engineers aligned with the program mission (big picture) Requirements Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or project field 2-4 years of program management experience Flexibility to work as part of a diverse team that is located both remotely and on-site Strong oral and written communication skills with intermediate-level expertise with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project Proven time-management skills; able to thrive in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in program management, effectively overseeing cost, schedule, and tasking for R&D programs while ensuring alignment with customer requirements. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve program objectives. Highest-signal resume keywords Program Management Experience Strong Oral And Written Communication Skills Financial And Technical Proposal Preparation DoD Top Secret Security Clearance Time-Management Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Program Management Technical Proposal Preparation Budget Management Schedule Management Risk Assessment Soft Skills Leadership Collaboration Adaptability Problem-Solving Industry Keywords R&D Programs HPEM Customer Requirements Strategic Planning Multi-Disciplinary Teams Tools & Technologies MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Excel MS Project #J-18808-Ljbffr