Mercury Systems · 6 hours ago
Principal Program Manager
Hudson, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expMercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. As a Principal Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance of multiple programs, ensuring customer satisfaction while executing programs on time and within budget.
ComputerElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop plans for the execution of customer and internal programs, including schedules and estimates
Execute programs to scope, schedule, cost, 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 deliverables (documentation and products)
Perform risk and opportunities management, including definition and execution of action plans for risk mitigation to prevent adverse effects, and escalate issues promptly
Provide details of resources required for successful execution of programs
Respond to related 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 (SOW) 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 problem solving, obsolescence management, and in-service support
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in a relevant field
Typically requires 7+ years of progressive project/program management experience related to defense hardware systems
Experience Government contracting practices, Earned Value Management (EVMS), and standard program reporting metrics
Experienced leading technical projects for product development programs
Experience Aerospace & Defense, or Satellite Communications SATCOM Industry experience
Solid knowledge of program scheduling tools, such as MS Project
This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens
Preferred
Development and/or Production PM experience
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with customers at all levels of the organization
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, internal and external
Program Management certification (PMP)
Experienced with documentation and collaboration tools, such as Confluence and SharePoint
Experience managing Programs in a multi-site matrix organization
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
Benefits
Comprehensive skills training
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Mercury Systems
Mercury Systems is a leading commercial provider of secure sensor and safety-critical processing subsystems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-01-30IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Ballhaus
Chairman and CEO, Director
Bradley Whittington
Senior Vice President of Engineering
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