Senior Program Manager

Position Title:Senior Program Manager
Requisition ID:1812
Position Location:Sterling VA
Position Reports To:Product Line Director
Supervises Others:No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD Intelligence Community and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

Were looking for a Senior Program Manager to lead execution of complex space electronics programs from development through production.

In this role youll own program performance across cost schedule and risk while serving as the primary interface to customers. Youll work closely with a Lead Systems Engineer who drives technical execution allowing you to focus on delivery coordination and strategic program leadership.

This role is ideal for a hands-on Program Manager who thrives in complex hardware development environments and enjoys building structure in dynamic programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead one or more space flight programs ensuring successful execution
• Drive program performance to meet commitments including ownership of cost schedule and risk management
• Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) including:
  • Critical path identification
  • Milestone forecasting
  • Resource-loaded planning
• Establish and manage labor and non-labor resource plans including:
  • Defining required skill sets
  • Forecasting staffing needs and timing
• Identify engineering resource needs (skill sets number of engineers and timing) to support program execution
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management Engineering Operations Supply Chain Contracts and Finance to ensure aligned execution
• Drive subcontractor performance and accountability to meet program commitments
• Set expectations and ensure alignment across Systems Engineering and Integration & Test (SEIT) and broader engineering teams
• Maintain an accurate and current risk and opportunity matrix including:
  • Risk burn-down plans
  • Mitigation strategies
  • Opportunity identification and tracking
• Serve as the primary customer interface ensuring strong communication and satisfaction
• Oversee program financials forecasting and reporting
• Support proposal efforts and contribute to program growth opportunities
• Mentor and develop other Program Managers within the PMO

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience/combined education) and 12 years (or Masters and 10) of relevant experience
• Experience managing space or aerospace-related programs ideally involving electronic systems or hardware development
• Proven success managing government programs (FAR-based contracts multiple CLINs)
• Strong background in program financials planning and execution
• Experience leading product development programs (design prototype production)
• Working knowledge of government contract types
• PMP certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Proficiency with MS Project Excel PowerPoint and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Business
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $133000 - $247000

Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience skills education certifications internal equity business considerations and geographic location where applicable.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D accident critical illness hospital and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA FSA and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental maternity and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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