Senior Program Manager
$131,800–$290,000 year
On-siteFlorham Park, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Lead one or more large Photonics programs by working with development teams to formulate, propose, capture, and execute new Photonics development and production programs. Serve as the primary interface to extremely technical customers, communicating complex technical ideas while managing program decisions, schedules, and Profit & Loss. Implement evolving programmatic, design, and quality best practices, including Design For Manufacturing (DFM) and transitions to high-volume production. Participate in the Photonics organization's tactical and long-term strategic growth plans, contributing to process improvements that enhance competitive positioning. Manage programs over $25M in contract value to EVMS standards, often involving follow-on phases with volume production.
Required Qualifications
- Seven or more years of experience in a Program Management or other technical leadership role with a focus on the design, development, qualification, and manufacture of new products
- Thorough understanding of and experience in PM principles and best practices, including scheduling, budget control, and risk management
- Experience in successfully taking an electronics or optical system through an integrated product development process from product development to manufacture
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering, science, or business discipline
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project or other scheduling tool
- Exemplary verbal/written communication skills required for interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as vendors, suppliers, customers, etc
- Experience working on DoD or other similar Government programs
- Experience managing programs to EVMS standards
- Experience managing programs over $25M in contract value
Desired Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance is preferred
- Active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired
- Experience in a Program Management or other technical leadership role that involved the development of hardware deliverables that specifically included lasers, fiber optics, opto-electronics, or other photonic technology
- PMP certification
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