Program Manager 2 – Strike

Description

The Strike Program Office is hiring a Program Manager 2 to support the science and technology side of its portfolio and to manage at least one program that combines research and development work.

The role is based in Chandler, AZ, inside a security-controlled closed area because of Strike Weapons security requirements.

You will lead execution of studies, ground tests and demonstration flights, with an emphasis on on-time delivery, customer relationships and sound engineering practice.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that subsystems contribute to program success, and you will look after the growth of the people on your team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the program from contract award to completion.
• Keep cost, schedule and technical performance of contracted work on track, using agile methods and Earned Value Management with support from business operations.
• Serve as the main customer contact for the contract and work scope.
• Maintain working relationships with the customer and with internal and external partners, communicating on time and working through questions and issues.
• Set milestones, track performance, and keep the team within plan and budget.
• Direct the program team's work together with the Operations Manager, SEIT and the Chief Engineer.
• Help run internal and external program reviews and co-lead technical reviews with technical leads.
• Lead proposal work for the Strike Weapons Program and report program health and status to internal leadership.
• Work with IPT leads to find engineering solutions and improve efficiency alongside operations, under the Sr Program Manager's guidance.
• Hold to the highest ethical standards and build a team environment that is both enjoyable and collaborative.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, with at least eight years supporting U.S. government contracts or programs.
• Five years of project or program management, including related leadership.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Prior experience leading medium to large technical teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• An active Secret U.S. security clearance at the time of application.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Preferred: experience working in a classified environment.
• Preferred: experience managing programs valued at $50-100M.
• Preferred: an active Top Secret U.S. security clearance.
• Tagged AZSpace and SPProgMgmt.

Conditions

Location: Chandler, AZ, within a security-controlled closed area.

Travel: 25% of the time.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Base salary range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00. This is a general guideline; actual offers depend on the scope and responsibilities of the role and on the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, but it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Depending on the position, possible overtime pay, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses that reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.