Senior Program Leader – Defense Radar Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab AB in East Syracuse, NY seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead profitable development programs in Surveillance. You will drive cost, schedule and technical performance for large radar systems, collaborating with Sales, Product Management and manufacturing to shape strategy and execution.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace/defense program management, EVMS expertise, and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel up to 25% is expected as programs progress.

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 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 the 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

• Establish and control program budgets aligned with program needs.
• Ensure all projects within assigned program are managed and executed within approved program management processes.
• Make personnel recommendations in support of business objectives.
• Drive Earned Value Management principles and initiatives within the business and use EVMS to report program status internally and externally.
• Identify and pursue significant new business opportunities.
• Work closely with Sales and Product Management to maintain knowledge of the competitive landscape.
• Develop high-quality competitive proposals that facilitate business objectives.
• Collaborate with all functions to leverage program execution and capture strategies across design and manufacturing.
• Grow relationships in the customer community and with large industry primes.

Skills

Program management

Earned Value Management

Budgeting

Proposal development

Business growth strategy

Communication skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Saab AB in East Syracuse, NY seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead profitable development programs in Surveillance. You will drive cost, schedule and technical performance for large radar systems, collaborating with Sales, Product Management and manufacturing to shape strategy and execution.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace/defense program management, EVMS expertise, and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel up to 25% is expected as programs progress.