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Saab · 19 hours ago

Senior Program Manager

East Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$132K/yr - $172K/yr

11+ years exp

Saab Inc is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Senior Program Manager responsible for the profitable oversight and execution of Key Programs within the Air Traffic Management segment. The PM will be responsible for the cross-functional coordination and execution of programs in Air Traffic Management, establishing and maintaining the necessary relationships for successful deployment.

AerospaceAutomotiveInformation TechnologyManufacturingNational SecuritySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advance knowledge of Risk and Opportunity management practices

Proficient knowledge of change management with the ability to fully apply to the management of contracts, and contract changes

Specifically accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned program portfolios

Ensure all projects within assigned program are managed and executed within approved program management processes

Establishing customer relationships, promoting existing and new product capabilities

Work with engineering and operations leaders to ensure resource needs are visible and as predictable as possible in a shared resource environment

Recognized leader in customer interface with expert presentation skill

Monitor and guide junior PMs to achieve delivery of distinctively high-quality products and services; to include performance, reliability, cost, and on-time delivery

Qualification

Program management standardsAir Traffic ManagementRisk/Opportunity managementNegotiating agreementsChange managementCommunication skillsPresentation skillsLeadership

Required

BA/BS degree in an engineering, science, program management or related discipline and 15+ years experience, OR MA/MS degree in an engineering, science, program management or related discipline and 13+ years experience, OR PhD degree in an engineering, science, program management or related discipline and 11+ years experience

Experience successfully negotiating multi-million-dollar agreements

Demonstrated track record leading large scale business capture efforts

Must possess advanced knowledge of program management standards and best practices (scheduling, cost accounting, EVMS, Risk/Opportunity management)

Ability to contribute to the development strategy and lead strategic initiatives in support of functional and business objectives

Outstanding communication and presentation skills

Willingness to travel internationally and domestic up to 25% in support of program and business development efforts

Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)