Program Management Mgr - L5

The Program Manager will support/lead the end‑to‑end development of Electro-Optical systems. This role is responsible for defining program strategy, coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing schedules, budgets, and risk, and ensuring that deliverables meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives in support of advanced mission‑critical systems.

• Program Leadership – Define, execute, and own the program roadmap for electro optical hardware, from concept through production.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination – Partner with systems engineering, firmware, software, mechanical, test, procurement, and subcontracts teams to align requirements and meet program milestones.
• Schedule & Budget Management – Develop and maintain detailed master schedules, resource plans, and budgets; track progress and implement corrective actions as needed.  
• Risk & Issue Management – Identify technical and programmatic risks, implement mitigation strategies, and communicate status to senior leadership.
• Technical Oversight – Provide guidance on architecture, component selection, PCB design, signal integrity, and thermal management; ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
• Stakeholder Communication – Prepare and deliver regular status briefings, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
• Supplier & Contract Management – Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance monitoring for parts, sub‑assemblies, and manufacturing.
• Configuration & Change Control – Enforce PLM processes, manage baselines, and control documentation throughout the product life cycle.
• Team Development – Mentor junior engineers and program staff; foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture. 

Standard Job Description:  Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.  Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. 

• Bachelors or higher degree in an Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with the development of complex state of the art systems for ground and space applications
• Demonstrated Control Account Manager (CAM) experience, including managing program budgets, schedules, and resources
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and the ability to use EVM metrics to track program performance, identify trends, and make corrective actions when necessary. 
• Demonstrated experience in working with multiple functions and disciplines such as engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness and Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

• Master's Degree in related field
• Experience in Optics, Opto-mechanical, or Electro-Optical related industry
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
• Proposal support and/or management experience
• Experience managing subcontracts
• Experience with optical, opto-mechanical,  or electro-optical systems for ground and space applications
• Proven ability to lead in a remote/hybrid environment, including experience managing virtual teams, facilitating remote meetings, and using remote collaboration tools
• Demonstrated experience managing procurements, including identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring on-time delivery of goods and services
• Demonstrated experience with Risk and Opportunity Management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks, and capitalizing on program opportunities
• Demonstrated experience with developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and budgets, and the ability to use IMS and budget data to track program performance, identify trends, and make corrective actions when necessary
• Active Top Secret security clearance