nLIGHT, Inc. · 1 day ago
Program Manager
nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for various applications. The Program Manager will be responsible for driving DOD programs, managing teams, creating performance metrics, and building customer relationships to ensure successful project execution.
ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a Defense program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines
Lead the negotiation of contract and contract changes, change orders, and preparation of proposals/business plans; performance of Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications; and performance to operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
Track program/project against its schedule and budget, and against phase review objectives
Lead and support proposal efforts
Own and manage customer satisfaction
Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance
Experience in building customer relationships, leading customer interactions and discussions of a technical and/or strategic nature, preferred
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3-5 years' experience in Program Management
Minimum BS in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related degree
Knowledge of Government contractual terms and major contract types; CPFF, FFP, T&M
Knowledge of ITAR, EAR and related U.S. regulations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Office
Must be willing to travel up to 15%
Preferred
Experience in building customer relationships, leading customer interactions and discussions of a technical and/or strategic nature
Earned Value experience on mid to large DOD programs
Benefits
Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
10 paid Holidays
Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Aflac Supplemental Insurance
Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
Tuition Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Company
nLIGHT, Inc.
nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$207.11MKey Investors
Mohr Davidow Ventures
2018-04-25IPO
2017-05-10Series G· $25.78M
2016-01-26Series Unknown· $35.83M
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