Lead, Program Manager

Overview

Job Title: Lead, Program Manager

Salary: $100,000-$160,000/yr

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Job Description:

Stellant Systems, Inc. currently has an opening for a Lead Program Manager at our Torrance, California location. In this position, you will lead matrixed, multidisciplinary teams in the development and production of satellite traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) for commercial and DoD customers.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for program profit, schedule and technical performance

• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to status programs

• Provide risk and opportunity management for assigned programs

• Coordinate with business management and functional management to ensure that workload, staffing plans, work processes, and procedures are aligned

• Manage programs through all phases, from proposal preparation and submission, contract negotiation, baseline, PDR, CDE, MRR, TRR, qualification, validation, production and delivery

• Prepare and deliver detailed program review packages to senior management and customers

• Manage program pricing process and accurately forecast bookings

• Participate in new business proposals, project projections, and analysis of requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND a minimum of nine (9) years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate degree AND a minimum of seven (7) years of prior related experience required.

• Previous technical program management experience or demonstrated knowledge of high-reliability hardware requirements and RF component design, production and test is preferred

• Experience with earned value, cost, and schedule management is necessary

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project)

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully direct, motivate, and influence a team using a combination of technical knowledge, teamwork and people management skills

• Ability to successfully manage a wide range and high volume of activity

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to succinctly address complex issues and action plans with program team, peers, and senior management

• Program management certification or equivalent preferred

• Security clearance is highly preferred

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

Job Locations US-CA-Torrance

ID 2024-1633

Category Management

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Union No

Min USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $160,000.00/Yr.

Work Environment Onsite

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.