Senior Program Manager - Electrical Manufacturing

Company: Careerbuilder US
Location: Gwynedd
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Description Manage programs through all phases from RFP review, proposal preparation and submission, contract negotiation and definitization, program baseline and kickoff, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, qualification, validation, production and delivery. Lead and coordinate multiple programs in parallel Use standard practices for program schedule and cost management, and be responsible for maintaining and updating estimates (to complete, at completion). Analyze, evaluate and plan approaches for complex technical problems developed by technical team members. Identify, quantify, and mitigate risks through rigorous approaches. Assemble and clearly communicate proposal information in gate reviews to upper management, including rigorous articulation of risks and compliance to customer specifications. Act as front line communicator to customers, leading program reviews, status reports, teleconferences and visits to/by customers. Interacts with highly technical internal personnel and external customers in all matters including contracts, finance, accounting and procurement Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with program quality specifications. Support marketing of programs and products to customers. Identify and assist in the development patentable intellectual property. Build long-term relationships with key stakeholders at varying levels; recognized as an influential ally. Recognize the need for cross-boundary efforts and initiate and develop when they don't exist. Identify, prioritize, and solve a broad span of difficult problems that are not isolated and usually contain a large number of variables or elements requiring new approaches to solution. Manage programs with latitude/responsibility for most decision, with expectation that critical issues are raised to management in a timely manner. Job Requirements: Demonstrated experience in / Space/military/commercial program management Demonstrated capability for program risk management Basic knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) practices is necessary, with advanced applied knowledge highly desirable Knowledge of contract types and strategies for programs bid under different contracting types Technical background in Electronics/Optics/Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering; Background in imaging, semiconductors, and infrared materials is a plus Success in focusing, aligning, and building effective teams Program development skills, including marketing to customers Understanding of the impact of novel technologies in applications, specifically in infrared sensing Commitment to improving key business metrics set up by upper management Advanced computer proficiency level using Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Visio, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint). Must be well versed in MS Project and resource loaded schedules Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively with peers and partners Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to travel approximately two to four times per quarter, primarily in the U.S. Education and/or Experience Master Degree in Physics, Engineering or Science (Ph.D. desirable) and ten years of relevant experience required Experience in managing multifaceted projects or complex programs involving unique and/or complex technologies Experience in leading high performance team US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance

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