Program Manager

BryceTech; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Year-end bonus

Paid leave

Job summary

SEAKR is looking for a high-energy, early to mid-career program manager to lead the design, development, test and delivery of state-of-the-art satellite electronics in the United States. The PM is empowered to deliver on time and on budget with accountability.

Responsibilities include delivering programs to schedule and budget, interfacing with customers, vendors and internal teams, guiding cross-functional teams, and managing risks and change control.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–12 years of experience desired.
• Subcontract management experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver program to schedule, cost, quality and performance parameters.
• Primary interface with customer community, vendors, and internal personnel.
• Motivate and provide leadership for the broader program team.
• Manage interdepartmental requirements and resources across matrixed engineering.
• Create and maintain baseline schedules, changes logs, scope and costs.
• Develop and implement proactive risk management process.
• Lead cross-functional efforts for major program gate reviews.
• Organize and manage change control process and support negotiations.
• Experience with Earned Value Management in Cost Plus and Firm Fixed environments.

Skills

Leadership

Self-teachability

Decision-making

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Advanced degree desired

Job description

Job Description

SEAKR is looking for a high-energy, early to mid-career program manager who has a passion for leading the design, development, test and delivery of state-of-the-art satellite electronics. The PM is fully empowered to deliver the best possible product to our customers, on time and on budget. With that empowerment comes accountability, and a successful PM at SEAKR must be innovative and tireless towards accomplishing that high standard.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of program to schedule, cost, quality and performance parameters via coordination and directing all program activities for a moderate complexity program
• Primary interface with customer community, vendors, and internal personnel
• Motivate and provide leadership for broader program team
• Manage interdepartmental requirements and resources across matrixed engineering department, including engineering, business development, contracts and finance
• Create and maintain baseline schedules, changes logs, scope and costs along with monitor key metrics on program health
• Develop and implement proactive risk management process
• Lead cross functional efforts for major program gate reviews
• Organize and manage change control process and support negotiation and change proposal efforts
• Experience managing projects requiring Earned Value Management in a Cost Plus and Firm Fixed environment

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent is required. An advanced degree is desired.
• 5-12 years of experience are desired.
• Multi-dimensional skills such as working well with people, ability to self-teach, ability to lead and adjudicate technical decision-making, and drive to dive-in and help at any level or function when challenges arise are key characteristics for a successful PM candidate.
• Prior Subcontract management experience desired
• Prior experience leading teams on coordinated technical efforts

Additional Information

Compensation: Base salary range is $130,000- $180,000, depending on qualifications.

• SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
• In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus.
• SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Citizenship Required

Applications will be accepted until 3/13/26

Compensation

$130,000-$130,000 per year