Senior Program Manager - Defense Radar Solutions

Saab AB; Franklin Springs (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 and student loan

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab AB, based in the Surveillance division, seeks a Principal Program Manager to profitably execute development programs from our East Syracuse, NY office. The role requires deep radar systems expertise and leadership across cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The candidate will drive growth strategies, manage budgets, and oversee program execution while collaborating with sales and product management to capture opportunities and maintain competitive positioning.

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/defense capture efforts.
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling, cost accounting, EVMS and risk management.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for cost, schedule and technical performance of programs.
• Establish and control budgets aligned with program needs.
• Ensure projects follow approved program management processes.
• Drive EVMS reporting and program status internally and externally.
• Identify and pursue significant new business opportunities.
• Develop competitive proposals and collaborate across functions.

Skills

Program Management

Aerospace & Defense

EVMS

Communication Skills

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Saab AB, based in the Surveillance division, seeks a Principal Program Manager to profitably execute development programs from our East Syracuse, NY office. The role requires deep radar systems expertise and leadership across cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The candidate will drive growth strategies, manage budgets, and oversee program execution while collaborating with sales and product management to capture opportunities and maintain competitive positioning.