Autonomous Vehicle Programs Manager (Defense R&D)

ASRC Federal Holding Company; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal Advanced Research is seeking a Program Manager to lead autonomy vehicle integration programs in Sterling Heights, Michigan. You will direct cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure contracts meet milestones and quality objectives.

The role requires a government secret clearance and 25% travel. A bachelor's degree in engineering or business with eight years of relevant experience is required, with opportunities to influence defense and space innovation

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance.
• Willingness to travel CONUS or OCONUS 25% annually.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent, and eight years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers and cross-functional teams supporting program execution.
• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated program schedules and project timelines to ensure achievement of contractual milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance, ensuring all technical, cost, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
• Oversee project completion activities and verify deliverables satisfy customer requirements and contractual obligations.
• Develop program budgets and financial forecasts; track expenditures and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Analyze cost performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to maintain program profitability and financial objectives.
• Identify technical, schedule, manufacturing, and cost risks across projects and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize program impacts.
• Lead program reviews, status meetings, and management briefings to communicate progress, issues, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Coordinate resources across multiple projects to optimize workforce utilization and improve program efficiency.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, logistics, and customer representatives to resolve issues and maintain program momentum.
• Drive initiatives to reduce project completion times, improve operational efficiency, and increase program execution effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction throughout the program organization.

Job description

ASRC Federal Advanced Research is seeking a Program Manager to lead autonomy vehicle integration programs in Sterling Heights, Michigan. You will direct cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure contracts meet milestones and quality objectives.

The role requires a government secret clearance and 25% travel. A bachelor's degree in engineering or business with eight years of relevant experience is required, with opportunities to influence defense and space innovation