Senior 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

Job Title: Senior Program Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for a Senior Program Manager to join our Space Line of Business, supporting our Optical & Photonic Systems team -- we are expanding! The position will require a candidate with strong optical and/or electronics development and manufacturing experience, and a passion to lead complex system development programs. Our systems include high-speed electro-optics, fiber optics, and high-power lasers, that provide high-speed data communication across space and from space to ground, including links as far as 250 million miles away. Do you have a passion for leading teams building and delivering complex electro-optical systems to precise standards?

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for leading one or more large Photonics programs, working with development teams to formulate, propose, capture, and execute new Photonics development and production programs. We have positions open for our Engineering Development & Manufacturing (EMD) development programs as well as production programs. Problems faced are frequently complex and require broad-based solutions that impact areas outside of immediate responsibility. The Sr. Program Manager is responsible for program decisions, schedule, and Profit & Loss for the programs. The Sr. Program Manager for this position will be the primary interface to customers that are extremely technical, and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical ideas with the support of the technical team, will be critical to success. This position will also require the ability to implement evolving programmatic, design and quality best practices within the team, and the ability to communicate with and influence executive leadership. Many programs either have, or are expected to have follow-on phases with volume production, and the position will include working with production teams to Design For Manufacturing (DFM), and transition to high volume production. A part of the role also includes participation in the Photonics organization’s development of tactical and long-term strategic growth plans. A successful person in this role would contribute to improvement of entire processes or systems within the programs and the organization, leveraging on personal past experiences and in-depth understanding of program management best practices that improve our competitive position in the marketplace

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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

Desired:

• Active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired
• Experience in a Program Management or other technical leadership role that involved the development of hardware deliverables that specifically included lasers, fiber optics, opto-electronics, or other photonic technology
• PMP certification

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$131,800 - $290,000

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.