Principal Program Manager

 

Main characteristics

Location

Melville, New York

Company

Stellant Systems

Job summary

Overview:
Job Title: Principal, Program Manager

Job Location: Melville, NY

Salary: $180,000-$200,000/yr

Stellant Systems currently has an opening for an onsite Senior Program Manager at our Melville, NY location. In this position, you will lead matrixed, multidisciplinary teams in the development and production of microwave/RF solid state power amplifiers and control components for industrial and DoD customers.

Responsibilities:
Oversees, directs, and coordinates all activities necessary to successfully execute all approved, assigned programs.

Ensures all programs are executed within the committed timeframe and in line with contractual requirements.

Responsible for program management processes.

Coordination of multiple complex programs.

Critical assessment of process and policy improvements

Supervise team of Program Managers

Conducts Program/Financial reviews. Monitors and controls activities/costs on major programs.

Conducts program status reviews for upper management. Reports both contractual status (technical, schedule, etc.) and financial status.

Leads in management decisions with regard to establishing policies and procedures.

Manage programs through all phases, from proposal preparation and submission, contract negotiation, baseline, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, qualification, validation, production, and delivery

Coordinate with business management and functional management to ensure that workload, staffing plans, work processes, and procedures are aligned

Plans and determines the most efficient method of achieving program objectives within the framework of technical capabilities, Company procedures and contractual requirements.

Establishes and maintains adequate controls to assure continuous analysis and measurement of performance against requirements and initiates corrective action as required.

This is a hands-on position. You will direct and work together with the IPT to achieve both program and enterprise cost and schedule goals.

Single Point of Contact for all programmatic internal and customer communications

Participate in new business proposals, project projections, and analysis of requirements

Assume responsibility for program profit, schedule, and technical performance

Prepare and present detailed program review packages to senior management and customers

Lead risk and opportunity management for assigned programs

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree AND a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate degree AND a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience required

Previous technical program management experience or demonstrated knowledge of high-reliability hardware requirements and RF component design, production and test is preferred

Experience with earned value, cost, and schedule management is necessary

Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully direct, motivate, and influence a team using a combination of technical knowledge, teamwork, and people management skills

Ability to successfully manage a wide range and high volume of activity

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to succinctly address complex issues and action plans with program team, peers, senior management, and customers

Program management certification or equivalent preferred

Current security clearance is highly preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project)

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

9/80 Work Schedule

Company-provided Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance, STD and LTD

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tax-deferred 401K with 6% company match

PTO and Holidays

Employee tuition reimbursement

Business casual dress environment

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).