Senior Program Manager - Defense Radar Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab AB in East Syracuse, NY is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead profitable execution of development programs in the Surveillance division, onsite at the East Syracuse office. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with large-scale radar systems, EVMS, and capturing new business, while guiding program teams through budgeting, schedules, and technical performance.

This role includes traveling up to 25%, developing competitive proposals, and partnering with Sales and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of Program Management experience in aerospace/defense.
• Experience negotiating multi-million dollar agreements with large customers.
• Proven track record leading large-scale aerospace and defense captures.
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling, cost accounting, EVMS, risk/opportunity management.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned program portfolios.
• Establish and control program budgets aligned with program needs.
• Ensure projects are managed within approved PM processes.
• Drive EVMS reporting and program status.
• Identify and pursue significant new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales/product management to maintain competitive landscape.
• Develop high-quality competitive proposals.
• Grow customer and prime relationships.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace/defense domain knowledge

EVMS & cost accounting

Negotiation with large customers

Strategic growth & capture

Excellent communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Saab AB in East Syracuse, NY is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead profitable execution of development programs in the Surveillance division, onsite at the East Syracuse office. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with large-scale radar systems, EVMS, and capturing new business, while guiding program teams through budgeting, schedules, and technical performance.

This role includes traveling up to 25%, developing competitive proposals, and partnering with Sales and