Sr. Program Manager

Join to apply for the Sr. Program Manager role at Pacific DefenseJoin to apply for the Sr. Program Manager role at Pacific DefenseGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Pacific Defense. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$145,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from Pacific DefenseTalent Acquisition Professional, Pacific Defense: We are HiringDescriptionDue to the classified nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidate must meet the eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance.About UsPacific Defense is a leading developer of advanced electronics systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers. Our team specializes in Open Systems Architecture solutions for the non-kinetic fight, providing cost-effective, modular, and rapidly reconfigurable systems to customers in record time. We deliver sensing and effects solutions for land, air, sea, and space domains, leveraging open standards and rapid prototyping methodologies to bring innovative capabilities to the market. Pacific Defense has built an excellent reputation in the defense industry and is expanding our team to tackle new challenges and opportunities. Join us and accelerate your careerPacific Defense is seeking a Sr. Program Manager with experience managing advanced R&D, development, and production programs for Military and Government customers. The Sr. Program Manager will be responsible for program execution (Cost, Schedule, Technical). The Sr. Program Manager will work closely with Pacific Defense leadership to ensure tactical execution aligns with the business strategic goals and objectives.This requires someone comfortable working with minimal oversight in a cutting edge, fast paced, multi-discipline R&D engineering/prototyping/production environment with the ability to successfully transition designs to production. The position manages programs and their underlying projects involving Comms/Digital/Embedded HW&SW designs, PCB manufacturing, board assembly and test, mechanics, software, FPGA, DSP, and systems engineering and test.This person will lead aggressive schedules, assess schedule & technical risks, deliver programs on time, guide engineering teams’ priorities, manage cost, and interface with program Military and Government customers. This is a unique position in which the selected candidate will be given the opportunity to be hands-on with day-to-day activities, while playing a key strategic role in business execution as well as directly shaping strategyRequirementsSignificant experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include: proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement effortsExperience with multiple contracting vehicles – CP, FFP, FPI, T&MAbility to develop, manage, adapt detailed and execute program management plans – Schedule, Cost, Staffing, Opportunity / Risk management, Development, I&T and ProductionAbility to hold teams accountable and ensure on time deliveries to both internal and external customersExperience taking a program thru the Requirements, Development, I&T, Verification and transition to ProductionExperience leading and managing technical teamsExperience taking a design thru Environmental Qualifications and ensuring the productAbility to work with both internal and external customers. Develop relationships and use to support execution and growth.Demonstrated success in working well in a team and collaborative and distributed environmentAbility to collaborate with ability to work in a fast pace dynamic environmentKnowledge of embedded systems – Hardware and SoftwareKnowledge of Defense relevant communications systemsDemonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget controlPrior program experience managing complex systems (Communications/Signals Intelligence/RF/C5ISR or similar programs with both software and hardware content)Demonstrated experience transitioning a design to productionAbility to work closely with Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing to manage deliveriesExperience with MOSA Open systemsExisting or Ability to obtain a clearance (Secret)Preferred ExperienceMinimum of five (5) years of experience as a program manager with a successful track record of managing cost, schedule, technical executionResponsibilitiesProvide leadership to the program team engineers. Assure communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict.Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract executionCoordinate with Management on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretationsDevelop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services. Report program status and forecasts to senior management and customers as applicable.Identify, manage risks and opportunities throughout the program life cycleDevelop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evidentIn conjunction with Contracts department:Assure that conduct of contract requirements is executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e.: federal acquisition regulations)Assure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recordedResponsible for meeting the following program objectives: technical performance, cost and schedule, risk management, AOP and Profit and Loss (P&L)Coordinate efforts to support mission and cross business strategy and objectivesLead proposals and development of RFPs and RFIsWork closely with Engineering teams to work solutions and drive issues to closureProject related travel, primarily within the United States, will be required on occasion to support project activitiesEducationEngineering degree required, BSEE or BSCS or BSMEMaster of Engineering (preferred)Program Management Certification (preferred)Pacific Defense provides competitive salaries and immediately vested 401K match. We provide 100% coverage options for the employee, and 75% coverage for dependents’ medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, as well as a flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses. We offer paid time off and federal holidays to spend time with family, pursue outside interests, or just get some extra rest.Pacific Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Project ManagementIndustriesDefense and Space ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pacific Defense by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Tuition assistanceDisability insurancePolicy Program Manager, TikTok LIVE EcosystemLos Angeles, CA $83,600.00-$143,556.00 2 weeks agoBeverly Hills, CA $98,134.40-$157,019.20 2 weeks agoAssociate Program Manager, TikTok LIVE EcosystemLos Angeles, CA $83,600.00-$143,556.00 3 weeks agoBurbank, CA $83,300.00-$154,700.00 2 weeks agoTechnical Program Manager, Product LocalizationLong Beach, CA $140,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks agoSenior Program Manager, Product EducationSupport Program Manager, YouTube OperationsLos Angeles, CA $130,000.00-$191,000.00 18 hours agoProgram Manager, HUB Early Career ProgramsLos Angeles Metropolitan Area $100,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks agoLos Angeles, CA $40,000.00-$50,000.00 1 year agoRegional Validation Program Manager (SF/LA)Los Angeles, CA $93,000.00-$119,000.00 1 month agoAssociate Program Manager, People & PlacesHawthorne, CA $110,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks agoRancho Dominguez, CA $115,000.00-$130,000.00 1 month agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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