Senior Photonics & Space Systems Program Manager

CACI; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our Space Line of Business, leading photonics development and production programs. You will coordinate with engineering teams on high-speed electro-optics, fiber optics, and lasers to meet demanding performance and schedule milestones.

The role requires strong leadership, DoD program experience, EVMS familiarity, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to customers and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in a Program Management or other technical leadership role with a focus on the design, development, qualification, and manufacture of new products.
• Thorough understanding of and experience in PM principles and best practices, including scheduling, budget control, and risk management.
• Experience in successfully taking an electronics or optical system through an integrated product development process from product development to manufacture.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering, science, or business discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or other scheduling tool.
• Exemplary verbal/written communication skills required for interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as vendors, suppliers, customers, etc.
• Experience working on DoD or other similar Government programs
• Experience managing programs to EVMS standards
• Experience managing programs over $25M in contract value
• Active TS/SCI clearance is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more large Photonics programs, working with development teams to formulate, propose, capture, and execute new Photonics development and production programs.
• Manage program decisions, schedule, and Profit & Loss for the programs.
• Interface with extremely technical customers and communicate complex technical ideas with support from the technical team.
• Implement evolving programmatic, design and quality best practices within the team.
• Coordinate with production teams for Design For Manufacturing and transition to high volume production.
• Contribute to Photonics organization’s development of tactical and long-term strategic growth plans.

Skills

Program Management

Scheduling & Budgeting

Communication skills

DoD programs

EVMS standards

Leadership

Program oversight

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Scheduling software

Job description

CACI is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our Space Line of Business, leading photonics development and production programs. You will coordinate with engineering teams on high-speed electro-optics, fiber optics, and lasers to meet demanding performance and schedule milestones.

The role requires strong leadership, DoD program experience, EVMS familiarity, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to customers and executive leadership.