Program Manager at Softworld Inc

***Due to the nature of the work being performed US Citizenship is required***

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Upper Saddle River New Jersey 07006

Job Description:

This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance.

• As a Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for the performance of one or multiple programs (family of programs), with an emphasis on new development/production.
• This role requires a broad understanding of all aspects of a program, from ideation to production as well as in-service support.
• Customer-facing, you will have great business acumen, making judicious decisions to achieve customer satisfaction while successfully executing your programs.
• In this role, you have the opportunity to lead highly diverse cross functional teams composed of contracts, program planning, finance, operations, and engineering, to develop next-generation RF/Microwave and Mixed Signal solutions.
• You will be a part of a world-class Engineering Team for our Microelectronics Division, a leading provider of dense, rugged, secure microelectronics solutions for next generation defense applications.
• You will be a part of our Signal Solutions Business Unit where we design, develop, and produce the next generation RF/Microwave and mixed signal components, IMA's, modules and subsystems.
• We are an agile team focused on delivering innovative, high-quality products to our customers on time and on budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop plans for the execution of Customers and internal programs, including schedules and estimates.
• Execute Programs to scope, schedule, cost (development and products), and quality over their full lifecycle, by internal processes and contractual obligations, for customers worldwide.
• Identify and manage Scope Changes through their approval and execution.
• Ensure on-time delivery of deliverables (documentation and products)
• Perform Risk and Opportunities Management, including definition and execution of action plans for risks mitigation to prevent adverse effects, and escalate issues promptly.
• Provide details of resources required for successful programs execution.
• Respond to Request for Proposals (RFPs), coordinate and develop proposals and related documentation, including schedules, estimates, compliance matrices, programmatic volume, and bid review material.
• Create Statements of Work and perform Sub-Contract management, as required.
• Present Programs status to the leadership team, weekly and monthly, including reporting on Programs' KPIs and critical path.
• Point of Contact for Customers, develop and execute action plans for Customers and Organization satisfaction, including problems solving, obsolescence management, and in-service support.
• Contributes to and lead processes and tools improvements and deployment.
• Conduct internal audits, as required.
• Team with Operations, Engineering, and Business Development to ensure that all are informed and involved in decisions affecting their areas.
• Manage all customer expectations and communicates professionally.
• Responsible for Programs P&L, ensuring budgeted Programs margins are met or exceeded.
• Work with existing customers to determine needs, and requirements for follow-on/new business opportunities, direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, and specifications to meet those needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of relevant technical experience
• Experienced leading technical projects for product development programs
• Aerospace & Defense, or Satellite Communications SATCOM Industry experience
• Ability to obtain a DoD clearance (US Citizens only)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree
• Development and/or Production PM (not service) experience
• Program Management certification preferred (PMP)
• Experienced with documentation and collaboration tools, such as Confluence and SharePoint
• Knowledge of Government contracting practices, Earned Value Management (EVMS), and standard program reporting metrics.
• Experience managing Programs in a multi-site matrix organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, internal and external.
• Solid knowledge of program scheduling tools, such as MS Project
• Experience with Military and Commercial Programs
• Experience with Contract Management, Sub-Contract Management
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and Export Regulations
• Prior external customer support/interface experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with customers at all levels of the organization
• Excellent presentation skills