Location
Herndon, VA | United States
Job description
Our client is currently seeking a Project Manager to play a pivotal role in their mission by leading the coordination efforts between their organization, the U.S. Government customer, internal stakeholders, and technical teams. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program lifecycle, from defining product requirements to delivering prototype hardware, software, and firmware that align with product objectives. Your expertise in the Aerospace and Defense sector, coupled with your experience organizing teams and working with the U.S. Government customer, will culminate in the success of on-time, on-budget product delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Interface effectively with the U.S. Government customer to understand their needs, expectations, and priorities.
- Lead cross-functional teams in defining product requirements, including hardware, software, and firmware specifications.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery of program milestones.
- Coordinate design and development activities, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
- Facilitate test and verification events to validate product performance and functionality, addressing any discrepancies or issues that arise.
- Identify and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle, implementing appropriate risk management strategies to minimize impact.
- Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, providing updates on program status, milestones, and deliverables.
- Drive the resolution of technical challenges and conflicts, leveraging your expertise to find innovative solutions while maintaining project scope.
- Coordinate, prepare, review, and submit deliverables to the customer in accordance with contract requirements.
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense sector, with a proven track record of success in program management roles.
- Extensive experience working with the U.S. Government on RDT&E activities, including familiarity with government contracting processes, expectations, and regulations.
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with a focus on driving results and exceeding customer expectations.
- A Bachelors degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field; advanced degrees and professional certifications are a plus.
- A working knowledge of space-based RF detection and geolocation technologies, including familiarity with relevant systems and protocols.
Desired:
- Experience leading programs involving the development of space-based systems or payloads, with an emphasis on satellite communications or remote sensing applications.
- Familiarity with microsatellite platforms, embedded devices, and RF technologies.
- Familiarity with GNSS Receiver platforms, architectures, and processing methods.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools, such as JIRA or Kanban boards, and experience adapting traditional project management approaches to Agile environments.
- Previous experience managing programs with classified or sensitive information, including familiarity with security clearance processes and procedures.
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