Mercury · 10 hours ago
Senior Principal Program Manager
Cypress, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expMercury Systems is a technology company focused on making the world safer and more secure through advanced aerospace and defense solutions. The Senior Principal Program Manager will oversee multiple programs, ensuring successful execution from ideation to production while leading cross-functional teams and managing customer relationships.
Construction
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop plans for the execution of Customers and internal programs, including schedules and estimates
Execute Programs to scope, schedule, cost (development and products), 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 delivery of deliverables (documentation and products)
Perform Risk and Opportunities Management, including definition and execution of action plans for risks mitigation to prevent adverse effects, and escalate issues promptly
Provide details of resources required for successful program's execution
Lead Request for Proposals (RFPs), coordinate proposals and related documentation, including schedules, estimates, compliance matrices, programmatic volume, and bid review material
Create Statements of Work 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 problems solving, obsolescence management, and in-service support
Contributes to and lead processes and tools improvements and deployment
Conduct internal audits, as required
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
Responsible for Programs P&L, ensuring budgeted Programs margins are met or exceeded
Work with existing customers to determine needs, and requirements for follow-on/new business opportunities, direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, and specifications to meet those needs
Responsible of booking forecast and SaleForce update
Solid knowledge of program scheduling tools, such as MS Project (IMS) resource loaded
Mentor Jr Program Manager
Qualification
Required
Typically requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field
Typically requires 10+ years of technical experience with at least 6 years of direct program management experience
Experienced leading technical projects for product development programs
Electronics, Automotive, or Aerospace & Defense Industry experience
This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens
Preferred
Advanced Degree
Program Management certification (PMP)
Experienced with documentation and collaboration tools, such as Confluence and SharePoint
Experience with Government contracting practices, Earned Value Management (EVMS), and standard program reporting metrics
Experience using approved AI tools
Prior Leadership experience and ability to lead IPTs through ambiguity and short deadlines
Experience managing Programs in a multi-site matrix organization
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, internal and external
Experience with Military and Commercial Programs
Experience with Contract Management, Sub-Contract Management
Knowledge of DO-178 and DO-254 and DFARS requirements
Active Secret Clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive skills training
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Mercury
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eoin Vaughan
Chief Executive Officer
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