Program Manager II
About Us:
For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.
We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.
Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!
Why Work For Us
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Other benefits include:
- Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
- Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
- Career Opportunity and Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
- 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
- Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.
Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Partner with and guide the Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) through all phases of a program from inception through planning, execution, monitoring/control and closure.
- With the help of the IPT, define the objectives and strategies of the program or projects, to include strategic and company objectives consistent with customer and contractual requirements.
- Provide the customer and Frontgrade leadership with accurate program status.
- Build a solid relationship with the customer, managing customer satisfaction.
- Controls the timely start and completion of program tasks to assure fulfillment of program cost and schedule objectives.
- Conducts regular reviews of program performance, evaluating the current and projected status against the approved plan.
- Develops and implements a proactive risk management plan in coordination with program/project teams.
- Motivates the IPT to continually look for opportunities to improve upon program cost and schedule objectives.
- Assures regular team identification, action planning, closure and review of program issues.
- Promotes effective and open communication throughout the program team and with stakeholders.
- Comfortable with the use of MS Project, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and high-velocity environment.
- Basic understanding of business finance.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE- Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years’ work experience in a related discipline within a technically driven industry or a Master's Degree with 1+ years’ experience
- Program Management experience directing complex development projects from inception through completion.
- Knowledge of DoD Program Management standards and operating procedures.
- Drive, enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to develop program management excellence.
- Innovative problem solver.
- Solid interpersonal skills (communication, motivation, persuasion).
- This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business discipline.
- CAPM (certified associate in program management) or PMI/PMP Certification
- Experience leading/managing projects over $500,000 in scope
- Proven success of on-time/on-budget project delivery.
- Proven leader.
- Goal oriented, balancing task, team and individual needs to achieve the right outcomes.
- This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
- Pay Range: $81,364 - $101,705 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.
Employment Transparency:
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email Careers@Frontgrade.com.
If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).