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STR · 2 days ago

Lead Program Manager

Woburn, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $185K/yr

8+ years exp

STR is a technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. They are seeking a Lead Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of programs focused on future undersea systems, managing multi-disciplinary teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Lead proposals by providing expertise in proposal development while ensuring adherence to a gated capture process

Create Subcontractor statements of work and manage/track Subcontractors to ensure proper execution

Work with contract manufacturers to build up to LRIP and then meet LRIP milestones with high quality

Lead multi-functional teams

Provide regular program briefs to Group and Division Leadership

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

Monitor progress against goals: anticipate risks, resolve issues, and initiate corrective actions as appropriate

Qualification

Undersea warfareProgram managementProposal managementSignal processingSonar systemsResource managementTechnical degreeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skills

Required

This position requires a current TS/SSBI clearance with SCI preferred, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government. Ability to gain and keep SCI/SAP accreditations required

Technical Degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience in Government contracting, research and development (R&D), or advanced technology production

Program Manager or Control Account Manager experience in a design and development and/or build contract including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, schedule generation, financial analysis/reporting, and resource management

Experience in Proposal Management including planning and cost estimation

Experience managing projects larger than $10M for the Department of War

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Successful experience in leading and managing multi-discipline teams

Strong presentation and organizational skills