Program Manager II

Vitesse Systems; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Weeks of Paid Time Off

10 Paid Company Observed Holidays

Birthday & Anniversary Incentives

401K Employer Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability

Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

Generous Referral Program

Job summary

Vitesse Systems is seeking a Program Manager II to join their Longmont, Colorado team. This role is crucial for inspiring a team to innovate in delivering exceptional antenna solutions while adhering to customer parameters.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 3 years of experience in technical project management, preferably in the aerospace sector. The position offers various benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and a 401K employer match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a role responsible for technical project management, preferably in aerospace.
• Experience managing complex projects in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to address and mitigate technical program risks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all major program phases.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the customer.
• Delegate to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor program progress to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Technical project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Vitesse Systems is looking for a Program Manager II to join the team in Longmont, Colorado! As Program Manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and uniting a team to innovate and deliver extraordinary antenna solutions, all within the customer’s parameters.

Our Benefits

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
• Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
• 401K Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
• Generous Referral Program

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all major program phases – including sales support/proposal development.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer and strongly advocate for their needs within the organization.
• Negotiate customer requirements to fit within company capabilities and objectives.
• Generate and communicate detailed program plans, budgets, timelines, and resources to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Monitor program progress. Fast-track critical path activities to ensure on-time delivery and control cost escalations to ensure profitable execution.
• Manage scope changes and plan re-baselining.
• Delegate to ensure full compliance for varying contractual requirements, including purchase orders, statements of work, technical specifications, procurement flow‑downs, quality clauses, and commercial terms & conditions.
• Clarify and manage ambiguous requirements and communications.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks.
• Coordinate solutions to balance customer needs with organizational priorities, resources, and capabilities.
• Meet objectives through forecasting and communicating requirements based on information available.
• Actively status all stakeholders on program progress, milestones, budgets, schedules, compliance, and other critical information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree; a Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted by 3 years of commensurate experience in an aerospace engineering and manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a role responsible for technical project management and/or subcontract administration; within the aerospace sector highly desired.
• Experience managing complex and multifaceted projects in either an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.
• Experience with identifying and mitigating technical program risks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an authentic desire to build relationships, share knowledge, and positively impact.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110(a)(20).

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity /affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.