Staff CIDO IT Program Manager

Description

The company is building BRAMC, a new advanced manufacturing center in Waynesboro, VA, which will soon start initial manufacturing.

The role sits in the CIDO organization and leads all CIDO work at BRAMC, serving on the site leadership team alongside operations and engineering.

You will report to the CIDO Manager of Digital Manufacturing Solutions. The role has no direct reports but leads a matrixed team across IT disciplines and CIDO service lines.

The team wants a thought leader and strategic decision-maker who can weigh options from subject matter experts, pick the best path within enterprise guardrails, and drive work to measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Make the digital manufacturing and IT/OT architecture decisions for BRAMC within enterprise standards, checking subject matter expert advice before setting direction.
• Lead a matrixed team of IT, OT and engineering specialists with BRAMC leadership, from development and testing through rapid prototyping to full-scale production across several product lines and classifications.
• Support advanced manufacturing such as robotics, automation and IoT, along with classified manufacturing, assembly and test.
• Co-own manufacturing KPIs such as cycle time, yield, throughput and OEE with operations leadership, so digital work produces measurable gains.
• Link CIDO capabilities to business goals, explaining value, tradeoffs and impact to stakeholders.
• Turn subject matter expert options into a prioritized execution roadmap for BRAMC and drive delivery against it.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic planning for digital manufacturing, execution systems and data-driven operations.
• Lead or coordinate infrastructure support for classified office and manufacturing areas.
• Represent BRAMC to CIDO on adoption and sustainment of the ERP, MES and MPLM pillar systems.
• Keep day-to-day information services responsive.
• Work with CIDO service lines, peers and business stakeholders to allocate resources toward key mission priorities.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience, a master's degree with at least 10 years, or a PhD with at least 8 years. A high school diploma or equivalent with at least 16 years of relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• An active U.S. Government Secret clearance at minimum, with a closed investigation completed within the last 6 years, or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) to be considered. You must keep the required clearance as a condition of employment.
• You must obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Proven ability to set strategic direction for CIDO services, solutions, processes, applications and technology.
• Proven ability to communicate with stakeholders ranging from highly technical staff to senior leaders.
• Proven experience managing projects, budgets and schedules.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills.
• Experience with digital twin technology for real-time monitoring and optimization.
• Experience driving adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
• Understanding of IoT integration for data collection, automation and analytics.
• Preferred: a degree in Information Technology or Manufacturing Operations.
• Preferred: experience in manufacturing environments, from the shop floor to senior leadership.
• Preferred: proven ability to represent organizational capabilities to internal and external stakeholders and to influence priorities and investment decisions.
• Preferred: a self-starter who does well in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and learns new programs and factory processes quickly.
• Preferred: an entrepreneurial approach, willing to challenge the status quo and propose new solutions to complex IT and digital manufacturing needs while balancing risk, cost and business value.

Conditions

This is a full-time, on-site role in Waynesboro, VA. Telecommuting is not an option.

Travel is required for about 10% of the time.

A Secret clearance is required to start, and relocation assistance may be available.

The company works a 9/80 schedule, and employees may be eligible for overtime and shift differential depending on the position.

The base salary range is $152,900.00 to $229,300.00. This is a general guideline, and the offer depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

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

Benefits

• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan with 401(k) matching.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.
• A discretionary annual bonus, and Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President or Director roles.
• Flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide range of projects and customers.
• A friendly team environment.