Senior Program Manager, Radar Systems (Defense)

Energy Jobline ZR; Village of Fair Haven (NY); On-site; USD 166,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off including holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Saab in East Syracuse, NY seeks a Principal Program Manager to drive profitable execution of large defense programs onsite. You will own cost, schedule and technical performance across portfolios and lead EVMS reporting.

Key duties include budget control, cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Product Management, and pursuing new business opportunities to grow the program segment. 25% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in Program Management within aerospace/defense.
• Experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts with major customers.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned program portfolios.
• Establish and control program budgets aligned with needs.
• Ensure projects are managed within approved PM processes and EVMS.
• Drive earned value management principles and report status.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with sales and PM teams.
• Collaborate across functions through design and manufacturing phases.

Skills

Program management

EVMS

Budgeting

Negotiation

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Saab in East Syracuse, NY seeks a Principal Program Manager to drive profitable execution of large defense programs onsite. You will own cost, schedule and technical performance across portfolios and lead EVMS reporting.

Key duties include budget control, cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Product Management, and pursuing new business opportunities to grow the program segment. 25% travel may be required.