Senior Program Leader, Defense & Aerospace Programs

Saab AB; Jamesville (NY); On-site; USD 166,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab AB in Syracuse, NY seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead profitable development programs for surveillance and radar systems, onsite in East Syracuse. You will drive performance, budgets, and EVMS across multiple portfolios and pursue strategic growth with customers and primes.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace/defense PM, proven negotiation skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%. Saab offers a strong benefits package and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of Program Management experience, $50M – $100M+ program lifecycle in aerospace/defense.
• Extensive experience negotiating multi-million dollar agreements with large Aerospace and Defense customers.
• Demonstrated track record leading large scale aerospace and defense business capture efforts.
• Must possess advanced knowledge of program management standards and best practices (scheduling, cost accounting, EVMS, Risk/Opportunity management).
• Ability to contribute to development strategy and lead strategic initiatives.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned program portfolios.
• Establish and control program budgets aligned with program needs.
• Ensure all projects are managed within approved PM processes.
• Make personnel recommendations in support of business objectives.
• Drive Earned Value Management principles and report program status.
• Identify and pursue significant new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales and Product Management to maintain market knowledge.
• Develop high-quality competitive proposals to meet segment objectives.
• Collaborate across functions to leverage execution and capture strategies.
• Grow relationships with customers and large primes to meet needs.
• Provide leadership to the program execution staff to ensure high-quality delivery; mentor junior PMs.

Skills

Program Management

EVMS

Budgeting

Proposal Experience

Travel up to 25%

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Job description

Saab AB in Syracuse, NY seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead profitable development programs for surveillance and radar systems, onsite in East Syracuse. You will drive performance, budgets, and EVMS across multiple portfolios and pursue strategic growth with customers and primes.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace/defense PM, proven negotiation skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%. Saab offers a strong benefits package and professional growth opportunities.