Program Manager, Maritime

What you'll do

• Oversee major program development activities for the Copperhead undersea autonomous vehicle product family.
• Manage the execution of customer-funded efforts to ensure alignment with company and division growth objectives.
• Lead a team of 3-6 engineers through requirements, system architecture, design, build, and test phases.
• Maintain Cost-Schedule-Performance metrics for programs in coordination with Navy program offices and stakeholders.
• Drive the scoping and planning efforts for the design, build, and deployment of new vehicles.
• Build relationships with service and program office stakeholders to move products from prototyping into production.
• Lead formal testing efforts by identifying strategic initiatives, estimating resources, and coordinating with third-party vendors.
• Collaborate with growth and engineering leads to execute coordinated approaches for new business opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience leading hardware and software product development, specifically with the US Navy as a customer.
• Demonstrated knowledge in defense acquisitions and experience with government contract structures and proposal processes.
• Experience with the technical, programmatic, and operational challenges of developing and deploying autonomous weapon systems.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks, and lead a team of 3-6 engineers.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with experience briefing senior executives and customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and travel 15-30% of the time.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• 7+ years of relevant Program Management, Acquisitions, or Resource Sponsor experience (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field (preferred).
• Intimate understanding of government contracting, fielding, and requirements generation for transitioning prototypes to production (preferred).