Sr. Software Program Manager

HEICO; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

HSA/FSA

401k match

Life & AD&D

Voluntary benefits

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Lucix Corporation, part of HEICO’s Electronic Technologies Group, seeks an experienced Sr. Software Program Manager to lead software-intensive space programs in California.

You will guide the Integrated Product Team, manage scope, cost and schedule, and coordinate software, firmware, FPGA and hardware dependencies across the lifecycle. The role emphasizes agile development, EVMS reporting, risk management, and customer communications, with opportunities to influence architecture and delivery

Qualifications

• Experience leading software-intensive space programs.
• Willingness to transition from software to broader program management.
• Ability to coordinate multiple functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage program cost, schedule and technical performance per budget and customer needs.
• Lead IPT through matrix management of software, systems, hardware, operations, quality and finance.
• Own software program execution across the development lifecycle.

Skills

Program mgmt

Software leadership

Agile/Scrum

IPT leadership

Risk mgmt

Cross-functional teams

EVMS

CI/CD

Tools

CI/CD tools

DevSecOps

Job description

Lucix Corporation, a subsidiary of HEICO’s Electronic Technologies Group has steadily evolved to become the world leader in RF Active and Passive Units, Subsystems, and Assemblies, for Commercial, Civil and Defense Satellite Payloads. Lucix also provides RF hardware for Airborne and Ground Systems. All hardware is designed, qualified, manufactured, tested, and delivered from Lucix facilities in California, USA.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Software Program Manager to join our team.

In the role of Senior Software Program Manager (Sr. PM), you are responsible for leading and managing software-intensive Lucix space program(s) and the assigned program personnel. Lucix uses an integrated program team (IPT) process, where personnel are assigned from functional departments including software, systems, hardware engineering, operations, quality and finance. The Sr. PM is empowered to lead the team to meet technical, cost and schedule requirements. Candidates with strong software development or software engineering management experience who are ready to transition into broader program management are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage program cost, schedule and technical performance according to budget and customer requirements
• Lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) through matrix management of Software, Systems, Hardware Engineering, Operations, Quality and Finance resources
• Own software program execution across the development life cycle, including requirements, architecture/planning, implementation, integration, verification/validation, release and sustainment activities
• Work with software leadership to establish development plans, sprint/release objectives, milestones, staffing needs, dependencies and completion criteria
• Monitor software execution using appropriate development methods and metrics, including Agile/Scrum sprints, iterative/spiral development, backlog/burndown, DevSecOps and CI/CD practices as applicable
• Coordinate software, firmware, FPGA and hardware dependencies and drive timely resolution of integration issues, technical risks and schedule conflicts
• Responsible for customer engagement and communication during program execution, including software status, risks, recovery plans and technical/programmatic tradeoffs
• Develop program and risk plans over the program life cycle, from proposal through delivery
• Develop overall program plans and work-breakdown-structure (WBS) in coordination with Engineering and Operations, including software development and integration timelines
• Develop program budget (labor, material and other direct costs (ODC)) in accordance with WBS, with inputs from functional organizations
• Provide monthly Earned Value Management System (EVMS) updates, with inputs from functional departments, in coordination with program finance
• Provide Program Status including cost and schedule, software/hardware progress, contractual submittals, risks and action items
• Coordinate internal gated design/program reviews and customer Design Reviews (EQSR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR), ensuring technical and programmatic requirements are met
• Conduct regular Executive Program reviews using established reporting tools and ensure timely closure of program activities
• Support bids and proposals, in coordination with business development leadership, by generating management proposals, statements of compliance, schedules and cost estimates

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees which includes:

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• HSA and FSA
• Traditional 401(k) with company match
• Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Voluntary Coverages (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• We have a 9/80 workweek that provides employees with every other Friday off

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lucix Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.