Director, Program Management (TS/SCI)

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Maxar is seeking a Director of Program Management to join our ISR line of business team in Melbourne, FL. In this role, you will lead aspects of assigned programs including being the accountable person for large proposal efforts as well as continuing to lead all aspects of program performance, post-award, through program completion. Primary focus will be to support expected government contracts but may be asked to support large commercial constellation efforts as well.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct and control program activities to ensure the program objectives and the Customer requirements are achieved from pre-award program acquisition to program completion

• Develop, implement, monitor, control by applying program management controls through utilization of EVMS, Earned Value Management System to cost, schedule and execution.

• Create, update and manage the integrated program plan and integrated master schedule

• Apply strong knowledge of FAR and DFAR to execution of contracts and programs

• Support business development activities for both commercial and government pursuits, including leading the team to define clear baselines for factory assessment and program costing

• Manage the technical baseline and Contractual requirements of the program and ensure that it satisfies the contractual obligations of SOW and FAR

• Ensure integrity, responsiveness, and ethical business practices exist in all dealings with the Customer

• Manage core team personnel and assign program specific responsibilities to appropriate Subsystem organizations

• Manage program reserves and work with the program business manager to balance risks and opportunities.

• Perform program planning risk assessments to identify and mitigate program

• cost and scheduling risks.

• Coordinate program management and customer decisions with appropriate Subsystem organizations

• Conduct reviews, audits, trade studies, fact-findings, and establish corrective action plans and priorities to meet program objectives

• Provide timely and thorough program information as appropriate to executive management

Authority:

• Point of contact with the customer

• Decisions on program technical, cost and schedule issues

• Maintain program personnel to execute the program

Accountabilities:

• Program execution: profit margin, schedule and technical performance and quality

• Contract Deliverables

• Customer Relationship

Measurements of Success:

• Program profitability, schedule, technic al performance, and quality

• Customer satisfaction

Leadership Expectations:

• Builds effective teams: Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals

• Drives for results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with a TS/SCI clearance.

• Bachelor's degree. A master’s degree can be counted as two years of experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience including program management of large-scale engineering/manufacturing programs for ISR and IC customers

• Ability to travel in support of customer, supplier, or business development meetings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent

• Satellite program and ISR customer expertise

• Experience with USG proposal development (i.e., color reviews) and EVMS program execution

• Knowledge of government and commercial space architectures, missions, systems, requirements, and acquisition methods required and be able to strategize unique solutions.

• Experience leading (dotted line) a matrixed team of engineering professionals in solving challenging problems and working on complex systems

$135,000.00 - $287,000.00 annually.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.