Program Manager

Stellant Systems; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems in Torrance, CA is seeking a mid-level Program Manager to support satellite TWTA development for commercial and DoD customers. You will lead programs from proposal to delivery, coordinating with matrixed teams and management to ensure schedule, cost and performance goals are met.

The role requires strong communication, independent work ability, and experience in program management, with a degree in a relevant field. DOE salary applies; on-site location in Torrance.

Qualifications

• At least four years of program management, marketing, sales, operations or engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software (Microsoft Project).
• CRM and ERP skills are desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and program management support for multiple programs and customers.
• Coordinate workload, staffing, processes and procedures with business and functional management.
• Guide programs through proposal, contract, baseline, reviews, validation, production, and delivery phases.
• Prepare and deliver detailed program review packages to senior management and customers.
• Contribute to new business proposals, projections and requirements analysis as needed.
• Build trusting, valued customer relationships.
• Manage earned value on development programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Program management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

CRM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Program Manager

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $120,000-$140,000/yr DOE

We currently have an opening for an mid level PROGRAM MANAGER at our Torrance, California location. In this position you will support matrixed, multidisciplinary teams in the development and production of satellite traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) for commercial and DoD customers

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and program management support for multiple programs and customers
• Manage, own and coordinate with business management and functional management to ensure that workload, staffing plans, work processes, and procedures are aligned
• Lead programs through all phases, from proposal preparation and submission, contract negotiation, baseline, PDR, CDE, MRR, TRR, qualification, validation, production, and delivery
• Responsible for the preparation and delivery of detailed program review packages to senior management and customers
• Participate in new business proposals, project projections, and analysis of requirements as needed
• Build trusting and valued customer relationships
• Build and manage earned value on development program

Qualifications

• You will need at least four years of program management, marketing, sales, operations or engineering experience. Other qualifications that will enable you to perform successfully in this position include:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and project management software (such as Microsoft Project).
• CRM and ERP skills are desired.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to succinctly address complex issues and action plans with program team members, peers, and senior management.
• Ability to work independently on multifaceted program issues.
• Capability and flexibility to handle multiple tasks in restricted time frames to support program and company goals.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is needed.
• Program management certification or equivalent a plus.

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).