Director, Program Management Next Generation Jammer Low Band
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Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Director Program Management - Next Generation Jammer - Low Band
Job Code: 32604
Job Location: Salt Lake City UT
Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Reports To: General Manager Networking and Data Link Solutions
Job Description:
The Program Director for the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) is responsible for leading and managing the overall strategy execution and delivery of the NGJ-LB program a cornerstone capability for advanced airborne electronic attack. This role is pivotal in supporting the US Navys EA-18G Growler fleet and the Royal Australian Air Forces electronic warfare mission ensuring both forces maintain operational superiority in contested electromagnetic environments.
The Program Director oversees all aspects of program performance including the integration of NGJ-LB systems onto the EA-18G platform alignment with US Navy and Australian Air Force requirements and coordination with government industry and international stakeholders. The role involves directing cross-functional teams across engineering manufacturing logistics and support while managing program budgets schedules and risk to achieve successful outcomes.
The Program Director ensures regulatory and contractual compliance drives innovation and technical excellence and delivers program objectives that meet or exceed customer expectations. This position requires a strategic leader who can navigate complex acquisition processes foster collaborative relationships and champion the NGJ-LB program as a critical enabler of coalition electronic warfare capabilities.
Essential Functions:
- Strategic Leadership & Program Management: Develop and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for the NGJ-LB program ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer requirements. Oversee all phases of the program lifecyclefrom planning and execution to monitoring and closuredelivering milestones and objectives on schedule and within budget.
- Team Development & Collaboration: Lead mentor and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team. Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment to drive innovation and program success.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison with US Navy Royal Australian Air Force suppliers and internal stakeholders ensuring clear communication effective relationship management and alignment of program objectives.
- Risk Financial and P&L Management:
Proactively identify assess and mitigate program risks developing contingency plans as needed. Oversee program budgets financial forecasting cost control and full P&L accountability to ensure fiscal responsibility profitability and timely resolution of variances. - Capital and Infrastructure Improvements:
Lead the planning and execution of capital investments and infrastructure enhancements to support program objectives and long-term operational excellence. Ensure that improvements are aligned with strategic goals and delivered on time and within budget. - Compliance Quality Assurance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to all regulatory contractual and quality standards. Drive continuous improvement and best practices across the program. Prepare and present comprehensive status reports performance metrics and executive briefings maintaining thorough program documentation for audit and reference.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Science Business or related field with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience and/or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
- 10 years of program management experience in defense acquisition electronic warfare or aerospace systems.
- Active SECRET U.S. government security clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Demonstrated success managing large complex multi-year defense programs.
- Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes and program management best practices.
- Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates a bias for action strong problem-solving and analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions and implement effective solutions.
Required Experience:
Director
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