Senior Program Manager

Full-time - Senior

About the position

Saab Inc is searching for a Senior Program Manager, Subcontractor Management to join our Product Installation Support team. We specialize in deploying complex air traffic control and other situational awareness systems in the US and throughout the world. From the initial program concept development and proposal to final completion and customer hand-over, you will be on the front lines of customer interface while also working in close contact with our internal engineering and production teams that design and build the product itself.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute all aspects of deploying our systems on customer premises.
• Participate in the planning and development of installation strategies.
• Help plan and estimate prospective installations during proposals.
• Gain an understanding of customer requirements through hosting meetings and conducting surveys at customer locations.
• Produce a site survey report after making site visits detailing all necessary installation considerations.
• Recommend installation strategies.
• Identify code-related activities that may require professional engineer stamped design.
• Identify installation materials needed to supplement bill-of-materials.
• Develop subcontractor statements of work and bid packages.
• Hold pre-bid meetings.
• Aid in the review and award of sub-contracts.
• Manage design and construction subcontractors.
• Coordinate all necessary efforts to provide for a successful installation.
• Self-perform some minor installation work when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• 6-8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in program/project management.
• Construction Management experience is a plus.
• Experience with U.S. Government Projects (both Operations and Engineering) programs is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Visio, Project, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Atlassian products like JIRA, SharePoint and Confluence, preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Attention to detail while tracking multiple interdependent functions.
• Ability to follow-up action items and requests.
• Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, possess a strong work ethic and constant desire to learn.
• Possess strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan assistance.
• Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs.
• Employee stock purchase program with employer match.