Program Management Lead

Overview
Job Title: Program Management Lead
Internal Job Title: Lead, Program Management
Job Location: Torrance, CA
Salary: $117,000-$190,000
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package from 1st day, Medical/dental/vision, 6% match on 401K, competitive PTO, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company.
As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.
Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world's most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we'd love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.
Responsibilities
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Lead Program Manager at our Torrance, California location. In this onsite position, you will lead matrixed, multidisciplinary teams in the development and production of traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) for commercial and DoD customers.

• Assume responsibility for program profit, schedule, and technical performance
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to status programs
• Lead risk and opportunity management for assigned programs
• Coordinate with business management and functional management to ensure that workload, staffing plans, work processes, and procedures are aligned
• Manage programs through all phases, from proposal preparation and submission, contract negotiation, baseline, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, qualification, validation, production, and delivery
• Prepare and present detailed program review packages to senior management and customers
• This is a hands-on position. You will direct and work together with the IPT to achieve both program and enterprise cost and schedule goals.
• Single Point of Contact for all programmatic internal and customer communications
• Participate in new business proposals, project projections, and analysis of requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate degree AND a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience required
• Experience with earned value, cost, and schedule management is necessary
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully direct, motivate, and influence a team using a combination of technical knowledge, teamwork, and people management skills
• Ability to successfully manage a wide range and high volume of activity
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to succinctly address complex issues and action plans with program team, peers, senior management, and customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous technical Program Management experience or demonstrated knowledge of high-reliability hardware requirements and RF component design, production and test is preferred
• Program management certification or equivalent preferred
• Current security clearance is highly preferred

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).