Senior Program Leader, Defense Radar & Aerospace Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab AB in Syracuse, NY seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead profitable execution of large-scale radar programs. You will drive cost, schedule and technical performance, manage budgets, and enhance growth through strong capture and competitive proposals.

Travel up to 25% is required as you collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and engineering teams. With 10+ years in aerospace/defense PM, you will leverage EVMS, risk management, and strong leadership to develop long-term programs and

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.
• 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 in support of functional and business objectives.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% in support of program and business.

Responsibilities

• Cost, schedule and technical performance oversight of assigned program portfolios.
• Establish and control program budgets aligned with program needs.
• Ensure all projects within assigned program are managed within approved processes.
• Make personnel recommendations in support of business objectives.
• Drive Earned Value Management principles and report program status.

Skills

Program Management

Aerospace/Defense

Negotiation

Capture Management

EVMS & Cost Accounting

Communication & Presentation

Travel Availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Saab AB in Syracuse, NY seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead profitable execution of large-scale radar programs. You will drive cost, schedule and technical performance, manage budgets, and enhance growth through strong capture and competitive proposals.

Travel up to 25% is required as you collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and engineering teams. With 10+ years in aerospace/defense PM, you will leverage EVMS, risk management, and strong leadership to develop long-term programs and