Sr Program Manager

OSI Systems • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with over 75 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories. We are looking for a Senior Program Manager who will be responsible for the planning, coordination and successful completion of complex, multi-million-dollar programs typically involving multiple projects and products. Successful completion includes meeting time schedules and financial objectives by managing critical interfaces involving the customer, contracts, engineering, and manufacturing groups.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering/ Business or related degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, MIS or Business equivalent
• 6 years minimum experience in Program Management to include: Technology Assessments, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Programmatic Support, Leading Project Personnel, Scheduling Work, Prioritizing Tasking and cost Estimating, management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Technical experience in support of C41SR systems (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), to include: Design, Development, Production, Installation, Test & Evaluation and Project management (experience may be concurrent) - 3 years minimum
• Must have solid experience managing programs/projects associated with government contracts
• Demonstrates ability to deal effectively with all levels of management and with customers, including government representatives
• Proven ability to organize, coordinate, and successfully complete a manufacturing, development, or engineering program
• Leadership qualities that naturally encourage others to work on their programs
• Must have working knowledge of project management techniques
• Demonstrates ability to effectively direct team members
• Must be a US Citizen due to customer requirements
• Active DoD issued Secret Clearance
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Project scheduling software

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD issued Secret Clearance
• Retired military or have worked with the military directly
• Prior experience working with the DoD
• PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Establishes program schedules and priorities in accordance with Company Policy and monitors performance and profitability
• Assists in the development of winning proposals as well as managing contracts emanating from same
• Conducts program reviews and prepares written reports for Management and/or customer on current status and actions necessary for the successful completion of a program
• Assures adherence to all terms and specifications of assigned program contracts and to pertinent company and government policies, procedures, and regulations
• Advises Management on overall program matters as they affect CEC's manpower, facilities, and financial plans to assure that program requirements are met
• Monitors the financial status and budgets (cost to complete estimates) and schedules in order to prevent, detect, and correct out-of-program conditions
• Primary contributor on planning the scope of the proposed contract, i.e., time frames and resources
• Assists in negotiating quotes and proposals for assigned programs and the timely preparation of follow-on actions
• Represents CEC in technical and overall management matters with customer; assists in expeditious resolution of concerns from the customer; travels to customer facilities as required
• Coordinates activities of and maintains liaison with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and support group managers regarding their responsibilities and involvement on program
• Performs other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree