Principal Program Manager

Job Description Mercury Systems seeks a Principal Program Manager for the Data Management and Microelectronics (DM&M) line of business (LOB) located in Phoenix, AZ. As a PM, you will collaborate to deliver leading edge secure microelectronics that are game changing and impactful to our nation’s defense. Mercury resides at the intersection of high-tech and defense. Focused on accelerating innovations that matter to the aerospace, defense, and space sectors, we leverage our longstanding strategic partnerships to access the latest in commercial technologies to design, manufacture, test, and deliver ruggedized microelectronics.

Our products operate in the harshest environments based on a challenging system design specification, that require high reliability.

You will be responsible for the performance for multiple production programs. Customer-facing, you will have great business acumen, making judicious decisions to achieve customer satisfaction while successfully executing your programs on time, on schedule, and on budget. In this role you will lead highly diverse cross functional teams composed of contracts, program planning, finance, operations, and engineering, to produce next-generation products.

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 Support 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:

Typically requires bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of relevant Program/Project Management/IPT Lead experience with a focus on production of aerospace, defense, or space hardware.

Experienced leading technical projects for product development programs.  Electronics or Aerospace & Defense Industry experience. 100% onsite in Phoenix, AZ.This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experienced with documentation and collaboration tools, such as SharePoint.  Knowledge of Government contracting practices and standard program reporting metrics. Prior Leadership experience and ability to lead IPTs through ambiguity and short deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, internal and external. Solid knowledge of program scheduling tools, such as MS Project (IMS).

Experience with Military and Commercial Programs.  

Experience with Contract Management, Sub-Contract Management.  #LI-RL1

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