Senior Program Manager

Sr. Program Manager

Department:

Program Management

Reporting To:

Director of Program Management

Primary Responsibilities:

The Sr. Program Manager (PM) will provide management and leadership direction for the design, development, and manufacturing of Avionics products.These corresponding programs may be customer defined (via contract) or Internal Research and Development (IR&D). The Sr. PM shall perform the following overarching duties: 1) Manage all activities associated with the development, manufacturing, qualification testing and product delivery for Space and DoD Military & Aerospace Contracts; 2) Lead proposal preparation in conjunction with BD (Business Development), PLM (Product Line Management), Engineering, Operations, and Proposal Management to determine program requirements, scope of work, scheduling, resources, budget, and risks; and 3) Manage strategically important Aitech programs via initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing processes -- utilizing appropriate Tools and Techniques to effectively track and measure results, schedules, expenditures, labor, risks, sourcing and other aspects of the program (e.g. change management, reviews, communications, team direction, deliverables, etc.).

The Sr. PM acts as a primary interface between the customer, corporate team members, and partners providing regular status on achieving assigned program goals and objectives. The individual must be able to plan, organize, and manage multiple programs / projects of varying size and complexity and support the preparation of proposals in response to both commercial and government RFPs.

Additional duties may include contract negotiations through contract award, sourcing considerations, presenting briefings to company and customer management, stakeholder reviews and recommending process improvements for existing systems / products at Aitech, and preparation/support of business cases for new business.

Requirements :

Required Knowledge, Education, and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience as a program, preferably in the Space and Aerospace & Defense industries.
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Project.
• A BS degree in a related field (Engineering discipline preferred).An MS degree and/or MBA a plus.
• Effective written, verbal presentation and communication skills.
• Strong Team building and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional teamwork among Engineering, Operations and Quality.
• Full understanding and knowledge of engineering principles and processes.

Recommended Experience:

• A PMP certification.PMP a plus.
• Ability to review customer Purchase Orders and Contract requirements with a focus on the implications for Aitech.
• Experience with Avionics and Control systems including integration of I/O products and embedded systems development will also be considered a plus.
• Direct experience in the specification and control of the Printed Circuit Board artwork process and Printed Wiring Board fabrication.FPGA hardware and software experience a plus.
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and Engineering Service Providers/Contractors.
• Strong knowledge of Military, Aerospace, and Space programs and requirements.
• Working knowledge of Document Control and Configuration Management procedures.

Special Requirements:

COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law.

*Must be a U.S. citizen or be authorized to work in the United States.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time