In short
Saab sucht einen Principal Program Manager (PM) zur Leitung eines Teams von Programmmanagern, das für die profitable Ausführung von Programmen im Überwachungsbereich verantwortlich ist. Der erfolgreiche Kandidat verfügt über nachgewiesene Erfahrung in der Konzeption, Entwicklung, Inbetriebnahme und im Lebenszyklusmanagement von großen, komplexen Boden- und/oder Luftraumüberwachungssystemen mit tiefgreifenden Kenntnissen der militärischen und/oder kommerziellen Radarsysteme, Märkte und Technologien.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and accountability for assigned program managers and respective portfolios, including cost, schedule, technical performance, customer satisfaction, and profitable growth.
- Establish and govern program strategy, budgets, execution plans, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements, including effective use of EVM/EVMS for internal and external reporting.
- Lead complex, multidisciplinary programs spanning the design, development, manufacturing, integration, installation, deployment, modernization, and sustainment of ground-based and airborne/air-traffic radar and Air Traffic Management systems.
- Drive business growth and capture strategy across defense, civil aviation, commercial radar, and Air Traffic Management markets by identifying new opportunities, developing competitive proposals, and leveraging customer, market, and competitive intelligence.
- Build and maintain strategic customer and industry relationships with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), international air service organizations, military and civil aviation customers, and major industry primes to strengthen existing programs and identify new opportunities.
- Provide executive-level oversight of program execution, ensuring adherence to established processes and successful management of requirements, risk, integration, operational readiness, site acceptance, field deployment, regulatory considerations, and customer commitments.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, contracts, finance, quality, supply chain, construction/civil works, sales, product management, and other organizations to optimize resources and achieve portfolio objectives.
- Oversee infrastructure and civil works activities supporting radar and Air Traffic Management deployments, including site development, construction, facilities, utilities, installation, and subcontractor execution.
- Develop and lead high-performing program management teams, including mentoring and developing program leaders, making talent recommendations, and fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure program execution reflects the unique requirements of defense and civil aviation environments, with emphasis on performance, reliability, quality, cost, schedule, regulatory compliance, and successful customer outcomes.
- Represent the organization with senior customers and stakeholders, supporting business and program activities across multiple time zones and traveling internationally as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Business or related discipline is required.
- 12+ years of experience in surveillance systems, including radar, civil aviation, and FAA capability production programs/project management.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience transitioning the production of products from one location to another.
- Experience in Risk and Opportunity management.
- Experience with surveillance defense programs is required, experience with Direct commercial and Foreign Military Sales is a plus.
- Experience with various federal contracting processes to include EVMS, ECP/RFV, FAR, OTAs, SAPs, CRADAs, WPP, etc.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills, attention to detail while tracking multiple interdependent functions, and ability to follow-up action items and requests.
- Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, possess a strong work ethic and constant desire to learn.
- Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance, TS/SCI is a plus.
- Strong business acumen and effectiveness working well with all levels of people in the organization.
- Domestic and international travel required up to 10-15% annually.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree/MBA is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Skills
Risk ManagementEVMSFARSalesProduct ManagementSupply ChainFinanceContractsEngineeringOperationsQuality AssuranceBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementProject ManagementRadar SystemsCivil AviationFederal Aviation Administration (FAA)
#Program Management#Surveillance#Radar Systems#Civil Aviation#FAA#Defense#Air Traffic Management
About Saab
As a leading defence and security company, we offer solutions that range from the depths of the oceans to high in the sky, on land and in cyberspace, to keep people and society safe. Empowered by our 22,000 talented people, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. We design, manufacture and maintain advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. We are headquartered in Sweden and have major operations all over the world and are part of the domestic defence capability of several…
Company
SaabJob Posted
3 days ago
Expires
in 2 months
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$165,700–223,800 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
East Syracuse, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, No Formal Education
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