Sr Program Manager, Ground and Flight Test Operations

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4

ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies.

If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here () .

Are you an experienced program manager with a background in aircraft test and certification? Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and program management skills in a fast paced and rewarding organization? Join us! As a Sr Program Manager, you will support the business objectives  will be responsible for the organization, coordination and subsequent execution of ground and flight test activities for a high-visibility and complex Government development program, to include developing test schedules, managing test execution, and ensuring overall program performance objectives that support GT/FT milestones are achieved.

You will be a key leader in cross program / cross business coordination, engaging with corporate, functional, government and program (internal and external) stakeholders to meet program requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring program risks and issues are identified, tracked, and mitigated. You'll serve as the central point of contact between the test, maintenance and engineering organizations, interfacing on project/program status, proposal development, research/fact-finding, coordinating audits, and negotiating with key program personnel to ensure program test execution meets/exceeds schedule and cost objectives.

You'll support IPT, Engineering, Operations, and Business Operations Leadership in fulfilling their responsibilities in support of the Program.

• Bachelor's degree in Project/Program Management, Operations Management, Engineering or related field

• Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in project or program management

• Typically 5+ years leading large scale projects; scope spanning multiple years, while leading teams made up of 10+ cross functional members

• Working knowledge of FAA rules and regulations, Part 145 Repair Station operations including launch and recovery of aircraft, and basic maintenance actions

• Familiarity with MIL and FAA certification processes

• Experience on military programs requiring Developmental Test and/or Operational Test

• Experience working in aircraft ground and flight test environments with multiple aircraft

• Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes

• Experience in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines.

• Extensive knowledge and experience within program management including use and application of Earned Value Management (EVM) to manage manufacturing, aerospace and/or engineering programs

• Demonstrated financial acumen to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.

• Requires ability to manage complex situations, delegate…