Senior Program Manager

Job Description:

The Ground Launch Small Diameter Bomb program is seeking an energetic Senior Program Manager to oversee a dynamic and growing product within the Land Systems Division.  As a Senior Program Manager, you must possess good organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and an ability to resolve issues at all levels.  The Senior Program Manager is responsible for development and implementation of program management plans, processes, metrics, and tools for key program portfolios as well as coordinating across multiple stakeholders to maximize consistency and implementation of program management best practices.

In this role, you will report to and assist the lead Senior Program Manager with providing tactical direction for program execution and maintain program cadence to ensure contract and company requirements, deliverables, and reporting are met using the approved business model and management tools. You will also be expected to work closely with and influence product teams, functional contributors, and other business units to ensure alignment and consistency through key portfolio initiatives. You will work through various stages of program execution including proposal development and negotiations, program startup, program execution and program closeout.

In addition to the internal responsibilities, you will also interface with customers and partners for various topics to include technical interface meetings, contracts meetings, program management meetings and business growth meetings. 

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Develop, implement, and maintain program management plans, consistent with program requirements and company policies.

• Identify and implement key program metrics and lead development of situational awareness charts that can be used as management tools by directors and program leadership teams to drive program success.

• Oversee performance assessment including measurement collection, analysis, and storage working with programs on corrective actions.

• Ensure timely and effective gate process compliance.

• Ensure rigorous implementation of risk and opportunity management.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders from USG, and International Partners.

• Support proposal, negotiations, and startup activities.

• Support risk and opportunity management.

• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.

Compensation Range: $120,800- $157,700

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

• Typically requires BA/BS degree in Engineering, Business or STEM related field and minimum 12 years of relevant experience.

OR

• MA/MS degree in Engineering, Business or STEM related field and minimum 10 years of experience.

• Experience with program management tools.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

• Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

• Will be assigned to lead complex development Programs.

• Responsible for the overall execution, cost, schedule, and technical performance of each Program.

• Acts as primary POC to internal and external customers and possess the skills to guide others on technical design teams.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive 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

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in eight U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.

Salary : $120,800 - $157,700