DZYNE Technologies · 2 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
15+ years expDZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense, developing advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide leadership for a new product in their Expendables program, coordinating engineering, testing, and demonstrations to bring critical technology to full-rate production.
DronesHardwareInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Drive the timely delivery of a multi-faceted, complex project where speed to market is critical for commercial success
Manage large teams working on multiple parallel efforts, including teams stationed outside of the United States
Oversee critical subcontractors including evaluation, selection, scoping, and technical execution
Own program execution plans, schedules, and budgets while participating in all phases of program work from conceptual design to manufacturing, delivery, and sustainment
Ability to travel as needed for customer meetings, demonstrations, and business development activities
Provide critical project updates to clients, staff, and executive leadership
Prepare the Master Phasing Schedules, Program Execution Schedule, Staffing Plan, Work Breakdown Structure and Financial Execution Plan
Prepare and present monthly technical and financial program reports to senior and executive management, including Earned Value Metrics (EVM)
Lead proposal development, including technical volume and cost volume basis of estimates
Expert knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Project
Positive, “can-do” attitude and talent/experience leading people in a matrixed organization and cultivating a healthy customer relationship
Qualification
Required
Drive the timely delivery of a multi-faceted, complex project where speed to market is critical for commercial success
Manage large teams working on multiple parallel efforts, including teams stationed outside of the United States
Oversee critical subcontractors including evaluation, selection, scoping, and technical execution
Own program execution plans, schedules, and budgets while participating in all phases of program work from conceptual design to manufacturing, delivery, and sustainment
Ability to travel as needed for customer meetings, demonstrations, and business development activities
Provide critical project updates to clients, staff, and executive leadership
Prepare the Master Phasing Schedules, Program Execution Schedule, Staffing Plan, Work Breakdown Structure and Financial Execution Plan
Prepare and present monthly technical and financial program reports to senior and executive management, including Earned Value Metrics (EVM)
Lead proposal development, including technical volume and cost volume basis of estimates
Expert knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Project
Positive, 'can-do' attitude and talent/experience leading people in a matrixed organization and cultivating a healthy customer relationship
Bachelor's degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
Experience managing fast-paced hardware programs from development stages to LRIP
Minimum of 15+ years of industry experience in Program Management with at least 5 years of experience as a Senior Program Manager
Skilled in the use of IT tools, including ERP, MRP, and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
Experience in proposal generation and capture
Experience in expanding programs beyond initial phase and customer
High-level of EVM competency
Proven ability, capacity, and aptitude with planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating technical work, and obtaining cooperation from others (must be able to build rapport with program staff)
High level of scheduling skills (agile program management methodology a plus)
It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to have a legal right to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance
Preferred
Understanding of Critical Chain Project Management, Earned Value and other project controls methods as they pertain to the Aerospace and Defense industry
Experience across the product lifecycle
Experience in enterprise resourcing and planning tools
Exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering functions
Ability to interpret engineering technical drawings, work instructions, and test procedures
Aerospace or Defense Contractor industry experience
Experience transitioning a product from LRIP to full-rate production and sustaining once in full-rate production
Security Clearance Not Required (Preferred)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Employee life and accidental death, and disability
Company
DZYNE Technologies
DZYNE Technologies is a developer and producer of advanced unmanned aircraft and analytic systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Thomas Strat, PhD
President and CEO
Matthew McCue
Executive Vice President/Co-Founder - Aircraft Sector
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