Senior Program Manager
Senior Program Manager
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Job Description
About the Team:
The Sensors Division specializes in the development of advanced sensor systems with a particular focus on airborne and surface-based radar space-based sensing electronic warfare and underwater acoustics. This position is within the Space Missions and Sensing (SMS) Sector of the Sensors this sector we develop and deliver technology to advance space-based sensing space control and counter-sensing missions.
The Role:
SMS is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our growing team in the Boston area. Candidate will support multiple programs focused on space-based sensing applications. Candidate will serve as the primary program manager and/or part of a larger program management team depending on the size and complexity of the effort. Strong technical interpersonal communication and leadership skills are desired along with a deep understanding of common program management tools and products.
What you will do:
- Management of program schedule and budget
- Establish and maintain Microsoft Project IMSs and integrate schedules from subcontractors
- Work in partnership with program principal investigators on planning execution and delivery of program capability
- Identification of risks and development of mitigation plans. Monitor progress against goals and initiate corrective actions as appropriate
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and drive continuous improvements
- Effectively execute multiple programs to ensure cost schedule and technical program metrics are being tracked and are within plan
- Provide support in proposal development
- Create subcontractor statements of work and manage/track subcontractors to ensure proper execution
- Ability to connect across synergistic programs to realize execution efficiencies and to help shape STR strategy
Who you are:
- This position requires the ability to obtain and retain a SCI/SAP security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
- Bachelors degree (or higher) in engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience in Government contracting or research and development
- Experience managing projects for the Department of Defense
- Skills and experience in the use of tools to aid in program management
- Deep understanding of Microsoft Project and desire to use Project daily in your role
- Strong presentation and organization skills with ability to:
- Work with principal investigator on execution plans
- Provide clear and concise priorities
- Connect between programs to maximize benefits to our customer
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston MA Arlington VA near Dayton OH Melbourne FL and Carlsbad CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense intelligence and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors radar sonar communications and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people culture and attitude along with their unique set of skills experiences and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We cant do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us more info.
STRis an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) marital status national origin age veteran status disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process email us atand provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
