Specialist, Program Manager

Overview

Job Title: Program Manager

Salary: $90,000-$115,000/yr

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Job Description

Stellant Systems, Inc. currently has an opening for a Program Manager at our Torrance, California location. In this position, you will lead matrixed, multidisciplinary teams in the development and production of satellite traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) for commercial and DoD customers.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for program profit, schedule, and technical performance Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to status programs Provide risk and opportunity management for assigned programs Coordinate with business management and functional management to ensure that workload, staffing plans, work processes, and procedures are aligned Manage programs through all phases, from proposal preparation and submission, contract negotiation, baseline, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, qualification, validation, production, and delivery Prepare and present detailed program review packages to senior management and customers This is a hands-on position. You will direct and work together with the IPT to achieve both program and enterprise cost and schedule goals. Single Point of Contact for all programmatic internal and customer communications Participate in new business proposals, project projections, and analysis of requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree AND a minimum of four years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate degree AND a minimum of two years of prior related experience required Previous technical program management experience or demonstrated knowledge of high-reliability hardware requirements and RF component design, production and test is preferred Experience with earned value, cost, and schedule management is necessary Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project) Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully direct, motivate, and influence a team using a combination of technical knowledge, teamwork, and people management skills Ability to successfully manage a wide range and high volume of activity Exceptional communication skills with the ability to succinctly address complex issues and action plans with program team, peers, senior management, and customers Program management certification or equivalent preferred Current security clearance is highly preferred

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR

• 15).