Program Manager

Full Time - Sparks MD US

iRF - Intelligent RF Solutions is a leader in providing tailored solutions for SIGINT and Electronic Warfare (EW) missions. We understand our customers challenges and use our expertise to create solutions. We are not just a supplier but a problem-solving partner with a strong foundation in supporting global defense and intelligence missions.

We are dedicated to attracting high-achieving individuals. Our team members are bound by a common purpose - commitment to our customers missions. Our culture is anchored in our steadfast values our collaborative spirit and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential functions duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.

Job Description:

This Program Manager position will be responsible for leading and managing customer-funded programs from contract award through delivery. This role ensures technical schedule and cost objectives are met while serving as the primary interface between customers and internal cross-functional teams. The PM Operations is a matrix environment and plays a critical role in driving program execution in support of iRF Solutions business and customer commitments.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for Program and Project Management to assure technical schedule and cost performance for the development manufacturing and test of products and programs in support of customer commitments.
• Leads Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) within a matrixed organization to ensure cross-functional coordination accountability and successful achievement of program objectives.
• Reviews project and budget status; manage program schedules and prepare accurate timely status reports.
• Develops and implements mechanisms to monitor project progress identify and assess project issues for effective and timely problem solving and implements recovery actions to meet internal/external customer expectations.
• Manages full life cycle of programs (Initiating Planning Executing Monitoring & Controlling Closing) and ensures each aspect of the individual projects is completed successfully
• Serves as primary communications point of contact with the customer organizing and leading customer-facing meetings and presentations
• Leads and coordinates complex proposal packages and works with Engineering Sales Operations and Product Line Management to establish requirements for a compliant bid response
• Establishes project budgets with IPT members and maintains effective cost and schedule controls
• Establishes Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) identifies project milestones required for success and monitors progress and adherence to plans to ensure a successful outcome
• Manage program teams to be cohesive supportive and committed to successful program completion
• Provide direction and control of work performed including monitoring the critical path and implementation of appropriate corrective actions
• Coordinate and perform review of the project deliverables and report monthly to upper management on overall program status including ETC/EAC performance compared to plan adherence to scheduled commitments and risk mitigation
• Ensures compliance with established company policies project management processes tools techniques and templates.
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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in STEM Business disciplines or equivalent minimum 9 years related prior experience.
• Ability to prioritize and proactively resolve project related issues on a fast-paced aggressively scheduled project
• Strong written verbal interpersonal and presentation skills
• Highly organized with high attention to details managing many diverse projects with different deadlines and priorities
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook) MS Project or equivalent

Desired Qualifications:

• Exhibit a sense of urgency and independent initiative toward accomplishing objectives
• Possess strong analytical and technical skill base
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to work with and provide insight to management team
• Agile project management certification or experience

Salary Range: $150000.00 - $180000.00 per year.

Location: Onsite in Sparks MD with a 9/80 schedule. Every other Friday OFF.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. addition applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

IRF Solutions is proud to be a Disability/ Veterans Employer. IRF Solutions is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. IRF Solutions maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.

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Proof of employment authorization will be required. IRF Solutions is not required to sponsor applicants for work visas. As this position will require access to export-controlled information only applications from U.S. persons within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations will be considered. IRF Solutions is not required to seek export licenses for applicants who do not meet this requirement.