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II-VI Aerospace & Defense · 1 day ago

Sr. Principal Program Manager

Murrieta, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $189K/yr

12+ years exp

II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a leading provider of cutting-edge optical technologies dedicated to enhancing various industries including aerospace, defense and scientific research. They are seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing project plans, ensuring customer requirements are met, and managing relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team of engineers and operations personnel to develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables

Ensure revenue projects achieve profitability targets. Identify and mitigate project technical, schedule, and financial risks

Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure customer requirements are well understood by engineering and operations. Coordinate engineering design development with functional leads

Coordinate with operations to define the Statement of Work and Specifications for subcontracted processes (substrate blanks, precision machining, coating, etc.)

Manage project scope and changes for all assigned projects; coordinate with contracts and sales functional teams and ensure project changes are captured appropriately

Support the management of customer relationships for the custom optics projects from the end of the sales process through product delivery with effective communication; will be required to engage and impress high-end commercial, aerospace, military and government organizations

Present all aspects of project status to internal and external stakeholders

Produce customer required reports and other contractual deliverables relating to custom optics projects

Drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders

Initiate investigations into new technology when necessary

Drive resolution of quality issues that require customer inputs; ensure shipped product meets specifications and quality goals

May be called upon to support marketing efforts and product road map development

Qualification

Optics industry knowledgeProgram management experienceOptical systems engineeringCustomer relationship managementMS Project proficiencyInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

BS/MS in a relevant engineering or applied science discipline with 12+ years related experience, or 10 years of experience and a Master's degree

5+ years of program management experience, including tracking and planning projects. Expertise with MS Project and other project management tools

In depth knowledge of optical systems engineering and optical fabrication

5+ years of experience working in optics

Demonstrable customer relationship management experience

Drive for ambitious results and accountability of business needs

Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve common business objectives

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Decisiveness in prioritization and quick resolution of business challenges

Strong planning and leadership ability to coordinate and get tasks accomplished through non direct reports

Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills and business acumen. Must be able to judge situations regarding the larger business picture as well as the immediate need. Must be able to structure internal and especially external communication accordingly