Deputy Program Manager

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support Space Systems. This role involves leading diverse engineering teams in the development and testing of space-flight hardware, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in program and project management with a commitment to high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years in Program/Project Management.
• PMP credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to design, analyze, build, and test hardware.
• Manage project plans within budget and schedule.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial planning and reporting

Earned Value Management

Planning and scheduling project tasks

Producing space-flight hardware

Written and verbal communication

Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100

Lean Manufacturing

Education

BS degree in engineering or related field

PMP credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Deputy Program Manager will support Space Systems while working independently, with oversight from, and in cooperation with, the Program Manager to lead a team of diverse engineering disciplines, to design, analyze, build, and test space-flight hardware and ground support equipment. The Deputy Program Manager will be expected to complete and execute project plans within budgetary and schedule constraints, and to provide deliverable products regarding their status. The Deputy Program Manager will also represent the project at meetings with MSFC customers, working groups, and financial and procurement representatives, and is expected to assume the responsibilities of the Program Manager, when the Program Manager is unavailable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (other duties may be assigned):

• Analyze and report variances and take corrective actions.
• Scheduling meetings, communicating status, issues, and concerns to the Government and to Teledyne Management.
• Accomplish Project objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, and counseling employees.
• Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions, compensation actions, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Interfacing with support organizations (e.g. Manufacturing, Procurement, Contracts) to accomplish project goals
• Providing sales projections and other project planning and performance information
• Support business development opportunities
• Responsible for managing the implementation of specific customer contracts involving complex computer-based systems and/or government contracts.
• Plans, directs, controls and coordinates financial as well as engineering activities for the program(s), and for achieving financial and technical objectives.
• Define operational direction and institute remedial action(s) in order to satisfy customer requirements while achieving project specific sales targets/goals; gross margin targets; percent delivery on-time; bookings targets/goals; and customer satisfaction.
• Organizes interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the program on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Assess status and risk, generate recovery plans and meet customer expectations and business objectives.
• May supervises lower-level supervisors and/or professional staff and may supervise semi-skilled nonexempt employees which include some or all of the following: assemblers, technicians, machinists, welders, operators and clerical support, providing guidance to employees according to established policies and management guidance.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience:

Requires a BS degree in a recognized field of engineering or a closely related field of science or management. Normally requires more than ten years of applicable professional experience or a combination of graduate study and experience. Requires a minimum of 15 years of Program Management/Project Management (Team Leadership) experience.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with financial planning and reporting (NASA 533 and CPR experience preferred)
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience planning and scheduling project tasks
• Hands-on experience producing space-flight hardware and systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Word, and Project

Other Qualifications

• Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately _+/-15__%.
• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
• PMP credential, from Project Management Institute.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.