Program Manager - Oklahoma City, United States - Mercury Systems

Description

Mercury Systems is looking for the world's best and brightest emerging talent.

If you want to tell people WHY you do what you do, rather than simply WHAT you do, Mercury is calling.

Our Purpose, Innovation That Matters, inspires our people in making trusted, secure, mission-critical solutions profoundly more accessible to aerospace and defense.

We bridge the gap between commercial technology and defense applications to address the industry's most pressing high-tech needs. Why? To help create a safer, more secure world.
As a Senior Program Manager

, you will be responsible for the performance of one or multiple programs (family of programs), with an emphasis on new development/production. This role requires a broad understanding of all aspects of a program, from ideation to production as well as in-service support. Customer-facing, you will have great business acumen, making judicious decisions to achieve customer satisfaction while successfully executing your programs.
In this role, you have the opportunity to

lead highly diverse cross functional teams composed of contracts, program planning, finance, operations, and engineering, to develop next-generation RF/Microwave and Mixed Signal solutions.

You will be a part of

a

world-class Engineering Team for our Microelectronics Division, a leading provider of dense, rugged, secure microelectronics solutions for next generation defense applications.

You will be a part of our

Signal Solutions Business Unit where we design, develop, and produce the next generation RF/Microwave and mixed signal components, IMA's, modules and subsystems.

We are an agile team focused on delivering innovative, high-quality products to our customers on time and on budget.

Worksite location options:

Onsite :
West Caldwell or Upper Saddle River, NJ (9/80 schedule)

Hybrid :
Not an option for this role based on business needs
Remote : 100% WFH is not authorized for this position based on company needs

Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop plans for the execution of Customers and internal programs, including schedules and estimates
Execute Programs to scope, schedule, cost (development and products), and quality over their full lifecycle, by internal processes and contractual obligations, for customers worldwide
Identify and manage Scope Changes through their approval and execution
Ensure on-time delivery of deliverables (documentation and products)
Perform Risk and Opportunities Management, including definition and execution of action plans for risks mitigation to prevent adverse effects, and escalate issues promptly
Provide details of resources required for successful programs execution
Respond to Request for Proposals (RFPs), coordinate and develop proposals and related documentation, including schedules, estimates, compliance matrices, programmatic volume, and bid review material
Create Statements of Work and perform Sub-Contract management, as required
Present Programs status to the leadership team, weekly and monthly, including reporting on Programs' KPIs and critical path
Point of Contact for Customers, develop and execute action plans for Customers and Organization satisfaction, including problems solving, obsolescence management, and in-service support
Contributes to and lead processes and tools improvements and deployment
Conduct internal audits, as required
Team with Operations, Engineering, and Business Development to ensure that all are informed and involved in decisions affecting their areas
Manage all customer expectations and communicates professionally
Responsible for Programs P&L, ensuring budgeted Programs margins are met or exceeded
Work with existing customers to determine needs, and requirements for follow-on/new business opportunities, direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, and specifications to meet those needs

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of relevant technical experience
Experienced leading technical projects for product development programs
Aerospace & Defense, or Satellite Communications SATCOM Industry experience
Ability to obtain a DoD clearance (US Citizens only)

Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Degree
Development and/or Production PM

(not service)

experience
Program Management certification preferred (PMP)
Experienced with documentation and collaboration tools, such as Confluence and SharePoint
Knowledge of Government contracting practices, Earned Value Management (EVMS), and standard program reporting metrics
Experience managing Programs in a multi-site matrix organization
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, internal and external
Solid knowledge of program scheduling tools, such as MS Project
Experience with Military and Commercial Programs
Experience with Contract Management, Sub-Contract Management
Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and Export Regulations
Prior external customer support/interface experience
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with customers at all levels of the organization
Excellent presentation skills
"This position requires you to have

or obtain

a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens."
Additional Information
Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:
* the role and related responsibilities;
* education, training, skills and certifications;
* internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;
* geographic location; and
* alignment with market data.
In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:
* bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);
* health, life and disability insurance;
* company-paid holidays and time off;
* discounted employee stock purchase plan;
* tuition reimbursement; and
* access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.
Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.
Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location)
Security Clearance
None
Export Requirements
This position may require you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual.
Why Mercury?
Why should you join Mercury Systems?
Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place.

We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions.

From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit
Our Culture
We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow.

We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers.

We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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