Head of Events & Programmes

P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next‑generation solutions to support the national security space domain. We’re a legacy of mission excellence built on ground‑breaking technologies.

Position Overview Our space portfolio develops and provides high reliability electronics, sensors and data processing products that protect the warfighter, provide the nation’s decision and policy maker’s essential information for strategic and tactical planning and policy operations.

At ARKA Group's Danbury Mission Technologies, the Program Manager is responsible for management of sophisticated Space programs to include successful delivery in accordance with cost, schedule, quality and technical performance requirements as governed by internal requirements and contractual flow‑downs. The program manager leads the integrated product team to deliver a product of the highest quality and reliability. The program manager is the primary interface with the customer ensuring mission success.

Responsibilities Planning, direction, and control to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals throughout the program life cycle

Effective management of a large size Integrated Product Team, resource planning, and financial execution

Management, oversight and coaching to all direct program Cost Account Managers (CAMs)

Managing and directing root cause and corrective efforts and failure review boards

Responsible for all activities associated with large proposal preparation, proposal team performance, execution and OTD

Lead monthly program reviews that identify EAC (estimate at completion) sustainment, financial and schedule performance, risk management burn down, root‑cause and corrective action as well and continuous improvement

Enforcing all processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle

Understanding and implementing lean process improvement principles

Interfacing with the Senior Leadership Team, General Management and external customers

Supporting business development and portfolio managers to enhance sales and provide future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customers

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's of science degree in engineering, finance or business management

5 - 7 years direct Program Manager experience in managing NRE program development, hardware assembly, integration, and testing related to defense and space projects

Significant experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work (SOW) and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis

Knowledge of finance, contracts, Bill of Materials (BoM)/pricing, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management

High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with senior management

Excellent program and time management skills are essential

Solid understanding of Space Program Management logistics, technical data, and associated deliverables

Government Security Clearance (we will consider candidates who have been debriefed within the past 24 months and who are able to be crossed over within 3 months).

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT . Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award‑winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

What We Offer Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts

401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions

3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events

13 paid holidays

Continuing education benefit for approved programs

Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance

Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

This job operates in a professional office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements This position requires an active Secret U.Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities