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From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.\nAbout the Role\nDirects all phases of programs from inception through completion. Drives program execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs. 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, performance Statement of Work (SOW) 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. 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 allocating resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nLead planning and/or implementation of more complex projects. \nEffectively communicate project expectations to project team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. \nFacilitate the definition of project goals, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas; develop methods to monitor project progress; and provide supervision if necessary. \nManage project budgets. \nFacilitate the definition of service levels and customer requirements.\nInteract regularly with existing or potential clients to determine their needs and to develop plans for delivery. Advocate on behalf of clients and represent clients' needs as appropriate to senior management. \nWork cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes. \nFollow a defined, agreed upon project management processes. \nPresent oral and written reports defining plans, problems, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management.\nEnsures assigned projects are delivered within scope, schedule, budget and quality levels consistent with partner/customer expectations. \nNegotiate project scope changes with customers.\nManages project close-out activities.\nIdentify follow-on or related new project opportunities.\nUnderstand relationship between project and Company strategic objectives and maximize leveraging activities.\nMore specifically:Define and document project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. \nDraft and submit budget and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. \nSet and continually manage project expectations with customers, team members and other stakeholders. \nIdentify and manage project dependencies and critical path. \nPlan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools \nDevelop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations \nPerform Risk Management and Mitigation in a pro-active fashion.\nReview and approve all purchase orders, subcontracts as well as changes to the main contract documents.\nPerform lessons learned when required\n\nAccountable for maintaining the target Gross Margin\nAccountable for project scope, quality in accordance with contractual obligations.\nAccountable for project schedule.\nAccountable for revenue and cash\nProvide mentoring, coaching and direction setting to team members and junior project managers. Ensure direct report training and development\n25% Travel may be required to support proposal activity and project execution.\nRequired Capabilities\nExcellent organizational and time management skills\nStrong project management skills including earn value management.\nSolid understanding of electromechanical systems, optics, aerospace products or similar technologies\nAbility to coordinate activities inter-company and with multiple departments such as Engineering, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, etc.\nKnowledge of contract terms and conditions and sub contract management\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nStrong drive and resilience.\nAction and result oriented.\nAbility to build strong relationships with people at all levels.\nA willingness to see things through to the end.\nA team player who is comfortable working with other professionals.\nAbility to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.\nWillingness to take on project ownership and accountability. \nDemonstrated aptitude for effective leadership\nDesired Education and Experiences\nBachelor’s degree.\nMinimum 9 years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including experience successfully managing various projects. \nOutstanding grasp of program management concepts and processes. \nPMP certification desired\n*This posting is for a current vacancy. 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