Program Manager

$110,000 - $140,000

Job Location: Hauppauge, NY

Narda-MITEQ is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. Narda-MITEQ provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Narda-MITEQ designs and manufactures an extensive range of standard active and passive components, as well as custom subsystems and integrated microwave assemblies to meet the requirements found on land, sea, air, and the harsh environment of space. Our customers rely on our deep technical expertise and innovation grounded in 70 years of experience to help them meet the challenges of their next-generation military and commercial applications.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.

Job Description:

Responsible for Program and Project Management to assure technical, schedule and cost performance for the development, manufacturing and test of products and programs in support of customer commitments. Leads Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to be cohesive, supportive, and committed to achieving successful results in a matrix organization. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Develops and implements mechanisms for monitoring project progress, identifies and assesses project issues for effective and timely problem solving, and implements recovery actions to meet internal/external customer expectations.

Essential Functions:

• Manages full lifecycle of programs (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing) and ensures each aspect of the individual projects is completed successfully.
• Serves as primary communications point of contact with the customer, organizing and leading customer facing meetings and presentations.
• Leads and coordinates complex proposal packages and works with Engineering, Sales, Operations and Product Line Management to establish requirements for a compliant bid response.
• Establishes project budgets with IPT members and maintains effective cost and schedule controls.
• Establishes Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), identifies project milestones required for success and monitors progress and adherence to plans to ensure a successful outcome.
• Manages program teams to be cohesive, supportive, and committed to successful program completion.
• Provide direction and control of work performed, including monitoring the critical path and implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate and perform review of the project deliverables, and report monthly to upper management on overall program status, including ETC/EAC performance compared to plan, adherence to scheduled commitments and risk mitigation.
• Ensures compliance to established company policies, project management processes, tools, techniques, and templates.
• Ability to prioritize and proactively resolve project related issues on a fast-paced, aggressively scheduled project.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with high attention to details; managing many diverse projects with different deadlines and priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business disciplines or equivalent, minimum of 6 years related prior experience.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), MS Project or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications:

• Exhibit a sense of urgency and independent initiative toward accomplishing objectives.
• Possess strong analytical and technical skill base.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work with and provide insight to management team.
• Agile project management certification or experience.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Proof of employment authorization will be required. Narda-MITEQ is not required to sponsor applicants for work visas. As this position will require access to export controlled information, only applications from “U.S. persons” within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations will be considered. Narda-MITEQ is not required to seek export license for applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Narda-MITEQ is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Narda-MITEQ is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws. Narda-MITEQ maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Narda-MITEQ, is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Narda-MITEQ career website because of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by contacting Denise Nocerino, denise.nocerino@nardamiteq.com.