Senior Technical Program Manager

Join our team as a leader responsible for overseeing advanced aerospace initiatives, focusing on innovative balloon and radar technologies. In this role, you'll guide program strategies from initial customer interaction to project fulfillment, ensuring success across multifaceted areas including technical innovation, client relations, and business expansion strategies. As a central figure, you will bridge customer requirements with technical solutions, aligning them with organizational goals. Your role involves navigating the complexities of cost, timelines, and program goals while cultivating enduring business relationships.

Responsibilities include:

• Spearheading intricate projects, balancing financial and schedule obligations, technical outcomes, and ensuring client contentment.
• Acting as the principal liaison between clients and internal teams, shaping and clarifying client requirements into actionable, high-level technical directives.
• Leading diverse teams across engineering, operations, and business development, championing product framework and resolution pathways.
• Playing a key part in design critiques, guaranteeing alignment with client specifications and industry standards.
• Seeking new business opportunities by expanding current initiatives and building client rapport.
• Contributing to business development and strategic planning through your technical insights.
• Managing program performance metrics, providing timely adjustments for program alignment.
• Overseeing procurement strategies to ensure timely program delivery.
• Delivering succinct program reports and technical insights to stakeholders and customers.
• Coaching junior team members and instilling best practices across program management.

Qualifications include:

• A minimum of 10 years in relevant roles with at least 4 years in leading technical initiatives.
• A degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, with advanced study preferred.
• Solid understanding of complex systems and project management within technical domains.
• Experience interfacing with U.S. Government agencies and familiarity with the agency acquisition lifecycle.
• Financial acumen in managing program budgets and performance forecasting.
• Commendable skills in client communications and professional networking.

Preferred:

• Advanced degrees or PMP certification.
• Background in managing engineering-focused teams.
• Experience in aerospace or government-contracted technology sectors.

This role offers you the chance to influence cutting-edge aerospace projects, guiding product development and strategic growth alongside a team passionate about technological advancement.