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STR · 2 months ago

Lead Program Manager

Woburn, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $193K/yr

7+ years exp

Systemstechnologyresearch is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. They are seeking a Lead Program Manager to oversee program schedules and budgets, manage risks, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders while executing multiple RF programs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Management/oversight of program schedule and budget. Be able to distill complex program requirements to clearly defined execution plan

Work in partnership with program principal investigator on planning, execution, and delivery of program capability

Identification of risks and development of mitigation plans. Monitor progress against goals and initiate corrective actions as appropriate

Coordinate across functional capabilities to maximize outcomes

Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and drive continuous improvements

Effectively execute multiple programs to ensure cost, schedule, and technical program metrics are being tracked and are within plan

Provide expertise in proposal development by leading the capture and proposal writing/delivery while ensuring adherence to gated capture process

Create subcontractor statements of work and manage/track subcontractors to ensure proper execution

Create and maintain an environment that fosters collaboration by giving clear direction and constructive feedback

Understanding of customer/operational need, ensure outcomes meet the need, and identify future opportunities

Ability to connect across synergistic programs to realize execution efficiencies and to help shape STR strategy

Qualification

Program ManagementDepartment of Defense ExperienceProposal DevelopmentRisk ManagementTechnical LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Required

Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and retain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government

Bachelor's degree required; engineering discipline desired

Minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience in program management

Experience managing projects for the Department of Defense

Skills and experience in the use of tools to aid in program management

Strong presentation and organization skills