Program Manager - iRF

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iRF - Intelligent RF Solutions is a leader in providing tailored solutions for SIGINT and Electronic Warfare (EW) missions. We understand our customers’ challenges and use our expertise to create solutions. We are not just a supplier, but a problem-solving partner with a strong foundation in supporting global defense and intelligence missions.

We are dedicated to attracting high-achieving individuals. Our team members are bound by a common purpose - commitment to our customers’ missions. Our culture is anchored in our steadfast values, our collaborative spirit, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.

This Program Manager position will be responsible for leading and managing customer-funded programs from contract award through delivery. This role ensures technical, schedule, and cost objectives are met while serving as the primary interface between customers and internal cross-functional teams. The PM Operations is a matrix environment and plays a critical role in driving program execution in support of iRF Solutions’ business and customer commitments.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for Program and Project Management to assure technical, schedule and cost performance for the development, manufacturing and test of products and programs in support of customer commitments.
• Leads Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) within a matrixed organization to ensure cross-functional coordination, accountability, and successful achievement of program objectives.
• Reviews project and budget status; manage program schedules and prepare accurate, timely status reports.
• Develops and implements mechanisms to monitor project progress, identify and assess project issues for effective and timely problem solving, and implements recovery actions to meet internal/external customer expectations.
• Manages full life cycle of programs (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing) and ensures each aspect of the individual projects is completed successfully
• Serves as primary communications point of contact with the customer, organizing and leading customer-facing meetings and presentations
• Leads and coordinates complex proposal packages and works with Engineering, Sales, Operations and Product Line Management to establish requirements for a compliant bid response
• Establishes project budgets with IPT members and maintains effective cost and schedule controls
  
  Establishes Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), identifies project milestones required for success and monitors progress and adherence to plans to ensure a successful outcome
• Manage program teams to be cohesive, supportive, and committed to successful program completion
• Provide direction and control of work performed, including monitoring the critical path and implementation of appropriate corrective actions
• Coordinate and perform review of the project deliverables, and report monthly to upper management on overall program status, including ETC/EAC performance compared to plan, adherence to scheduled commitments and risk mitigation
• Ensures compliance with established company policies, project management processes, tools, techniques, and templates.

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM, Business disciplines or equivalent, minimum 9 years related prior experience.
• Ability to prioritize and proactively resolve project related issues on a fast‑paced, aggressively scheduled project
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Highly organized with high attention to details, managing many diverse projects with different deadlines and priorities
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), MS Project or equivalent

• Exhibit a sense of urgency and independent initiative toward…