Sentinel Guidance System Integration Restructure Program Manager 3 - 20622

Description

The company's defense systems group is hiring a Guidance System Integration (GSI) Program Manager 3 based in Roy, UT.

The role leads complex, cross-functional planning and execution for the GSI directorate across all portfolios, including GSI and IFC1.0.

You will own the replan and the baseline work that follows OmniMod, with integrated cost, schedule and technical performance as the target.

You will also lead a dedicated team running IIR4 and IBR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program replan and set the post-OmniMod performance baseline, keeping a clear trace from scope to schedule and budget.
• Direct a cross-functional team through IIR4 and IBR, covering readiness, artifacts, action closure and executive briefings.
• Build and maintain the IMP/IMS, and run schedule risk assessments, critical path analysis and baseline change control.
• Oversee EVM work, including variance analysis, corrective actions and monthly performance reports.
• Work with engineering, finance, contracts and supply chain to align cost, schedule and technical baselines across GSI and IFC1.0.
• Manage risks, issues and opportunities through mitigation plans and decision forums that protect scope, schedule and cost.
• Set up and run recurring rhythms: IPTs, CAM forums, baseline control boards and executive reviews.
• Act as the main contact for GSI directorate leadership and customer stakeholders, keeping communication open and commitments met.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policy, customer requirements and program management standards at every stage.
• Coach junior program staff and IPT leads on scheduling, risk and replan practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience in program management, schedule replan or restructuring, or systems integration; or a Master's degree plus 6 years, or an additional 4 years of related experience in place of the degree. GN&C domain experience is strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a Program Manager.
• Experience leading multi-IPT replan or restructure work and resolving complex schedule and cost integration problems.
• Experience with scheduling tools such as MS Project and/or Primavera P6, schedule analysis and integrated master schedule practice.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and coordinating with EVM teams.
• Experience in program execution, staffing, engineering metrics and training resources, processes and tools.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance within scope, plus the ability to obtain and keep Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
• Nice to have: proven ability to identify and drive mitigation for risks, issues and opportunities.
• Nice to have: EVM certification.
• Nice to have: strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce executive-level briefings and lead cross-organization decisions.
• Nice to have: STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or a Master's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) or a related discipline.
• Nice to have: prior work on aerospace or defense GN&C programs and the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Nice to have: cost estimating and cost trade analysis.
• Nice to have: 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
• Nice to have: active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Nice to have: people and technical leadership roles.
• Nice to have: 2 years of program control experience (IMS, EVMS), budgeting and staffing.
• Nice to have: experience managing suppliers.
• Nice to have: experience across all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, especially requirements validation and verification.
• Nice to have: Model-Based Systems Engineering with DOORS or Cameo tools.
• Nice to have: risk management and/or cost-risk-benefit analysis.
• Nice to have: experience working with government or military personnel at their facilities.
• Nice to have: familiarity with Agile methods and practices.

Conditions

Based in Roy, UT, with travel at 25% of the time.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Relocation assistance may be available, and may come as a competitive package.

Standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

The base salary range is $166,700.00 to $250,100.00. This is a general guide, and the actual offer depends on the scope of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, and current market conditions.

Applications are expected to stay open about 20 days from the posting date, though this may shift with business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive medical, dental and vision cover, educational assistance, life insurance, employee assistance and work/life programs, paid time off, health and wellness resources, and employee discounts.
• Also included: a savings plan, disability insurance, company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.
• Depending on the role, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus. Annual bonuses reward individual work and shared company results. VP and Director roles may also be eligible for Long Term Incentives.