Program Manager

DY4 Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions in Ashburn, VA seeks a Program Manager to lead rugged embedded computing and security processing programs. You will own schedules, costs, and multi-disciplinary teams while engaging with key defense customers.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 7+ years of relevant experience, and PM certifications. US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance are required. Competitive benefits and career growth await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or computer engineering preferred (or equivalent).
• PgMP and PMP certifications highly desired.
• Minimum of 7 years related experience.
• Extensive background in strategic planning, competitive assessments, and bidding/acquisition of multi-million dollar contracts.
• Experience with Defense and Aerospace customers; principal point of contact to key customers.
• Management of annual multi-million dollar budgets.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate seniority by managing technical, multi-million dollar budgets and leading action-oriented teams in rugged embedded computing programs.
• Familiarity with complex integrated systems for Defense and Aerospace; hardware development, integration and test requirements.
• Owns schedule and cost management; leads kickoff meetings, baselines, and tracking metrics for performance.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization and coordinate with internal/external customers.
• Develop contingency plans for potential risk areas and deploy as needed to resolve problems.
• Maintain written records of agreements/commitments and coordinate proposal responses (RFPs and inquiries).
• Collaborate with Engineering and support teams to analyze proposals for cost/risk/quality; monitor subcontract costs and performance.

Skills

Senior program management

Budget management

Defense & aerospace

Leadership

Certification awareness

Education

Bachelor's or master's in electrical or computer engineering

PgMP & PMP certifications

Job description

Program Manager - Defense Solutions - Onsite Position Come join our family as our Program Manager for a family of programs in Ashburn, VA As our Program Manager, you will work with the most innovative designers and manufacturers of rugged solutions that deliver optimal and reliable performance wherever they are deployed. You will be responsible for the performance of programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines. Our program area typically represents more than three functional areas. You will also be responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned programs and for supporting new business development by leading proposals and increasing customer satisfaction.

Location: Ashburn, VA

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Demonstrate your seniority with the Defense and Aerospace embedded environment by managing technical, multi-million dollar budgets, scheduling and leading action-oriented teams in the execution of rugged embedded computing and security processing development programs.
• Must be familiar with the architecture and implementation of complex integrated systems for Defense and Aerospace; the hardware development process; the integration and test requirements and methodologies to support these complex systems integration activities.
• Ownership of the schedule and cost management on programs managed - Holds program and proposal Kick-off Meetings, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule - Establishes and tracks metrics to monitor performance and progress.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization.
• Act as a central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers.
• Establish program status reporting to anticipate and take corrective action in problem areas before they occur, with appropriate line organization.
• Takes a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems.
• Reports potential problems to upper management.
• Ensure pertinent written records are maintained that document all agreements / commitments related to the project.
• Actively pursue new business and will be responsible to coordinate proposal responses both formal RFPs and informal inquiries.
• The Senior Program Manager will work with Engineering and support organizations to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor subcontract costs, schedules, and technical performance.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or computer engineering preferred (or equivalent).
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired.
• A minimum of 7 years related experience.
• Extensive background in strategic planning, competitive assessments, and bidding/acquisition of multi-million dollar contracts.
• Experience in working with the Defense and Aerospace customer community and in serving as a principal point of contact to key military and commercial customers.
• Management leadership of annual multi-million dollar budget.
• Strong interpersonal skills especially in team building/maintenance and customer relationships.
• Technical and program leadership experience and familiarity with the Single Board Computer industry and integrated systems development are required.
• Should have experience with customer communications, negotiations and proposal management.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly strategic planning, plan execution and technology roadmap updates and must be able to keep team members focused on schedule milestones and objectives and must motivate team members to develop cost effective, customer-oriented solutions and approaches.
• Must be able to act independently and make decisions on administrative / operational issues affecting the success of this organization.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance.

Who We Are:

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions addressair,ground, andnavaldefense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand foradvanced technology,enhanced safety,security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms andcommunication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield. To learn more visit: Home | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Equal Opportunity

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

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