Program Manager

5+ Years – On Site – Full-Time

Envision Technology, an innovative small business providing advanced electro-optical solutions for defense applications, seeks a Program Manager.  In this role, you will be responsible for managing highly complex EO/IR programs and providing execution leadership throughout the new product development lifecycle, from capture management and concept development to full-rate production.  The Program Manager is a liaison between the customer and the product development team, and ensures all stakeholders’ objectives are achieved, including technical, programmatic and financial performance.

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Responsibilities:

  • Capture new programs and lead proposal efforts.
  • Assist in development of strategy development for business
  • Point of contact for the customer and within the organization of assigned programs.
  • Provide technical and execution leadership of highly technical programs while working with the various engineering disciplines assigned to the program.
  • Understand technical implementation at the architectural level and propose technical alternatives when necessary.
  • Develop and track Integrated Master Schedules, including critical path.
  • Identify and mitigate risk to achieve program objectives.
  • Develop and track budgets.
  • Partner with engineering leads to scope, staff, and deliver capabilities to achieve project milestones.
  • Ensure new product developments are aligned with customer technical, programmatic, regulatory, and other requirements.
  • Material procurement authorization and tracking.
  • Work decisively and independently to achieve program goals, while working closely with peers who are assigned to the program.
  • Ensure quality control throughout the new product development lifecycle to maintain expected performance standards.
  • Remove obstacles to drive clarity and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, manage issue escalations and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities, and drive results proactively.
  • Communicate program status to the engineering team, leadership team, and customer.
  • Contribute to the company’s product roadmap development for EO/IR and related products.
  • Ability to move up to 25 pounds.

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related scientific or engineering field, with 5+ years of exposure to complex electro-optical systems for military applications.
  • 3+ years experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience with laser systems, night vision/imaging systems, and target location systems is a plus.
  • Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams.
  • Hands-on experience with system integration, test and troubleshooting.
  • Creative thinker with outstanding problem-solving skills during planning and execution of programs.
  • Strong leadership and motivational skills to drive self and the team to meet program goals/objectives.
  • Proactive data analysis for informed decision making.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to interact with customers, suppliers, and other external personnel.
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