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Sandia National Laboratories is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Science and Engineering Program Manager to join our dynamic product realization teams within the Inertial Systems and Flight Systems & Avionics Departments. These multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to advancing technology in the field of inertial sensor subsystems and avionics for a variety of defense applications. The teams work on a diverse portfolio of programs, including the longstanding W87 JTA surveillance mission, hypersonic target development, and post-flight data analysis. As a Science and Engineering Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing engineering projects from component conception through development and eventually to production. Your primary goal will be to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. You will play a critical role in collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing resources, and effectively communicating with stakeholders to drive project success.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee the W87 High Accuracy Separation Package (HASP) and Advanced Targets (AT) avionics portfolios, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical engineers, technologists, and data analytics specialists, to facilitate project success and innovation
Participate in weekly technical meetings, providing insights, guidance and strategies for prioritizing engineering development and environmental testing
Manage project requirements and prepare results for programmatic reviews, ensuring presentations are clear and professional for stakeholders
Maintain and update project roadmaps, ensuring alignment with team objectives and timelines while managing and meeting project requirements
Assist the team in navigating complexities and challenges, fostering an environment of open communication and collaboration
Guide and mentor team members, encouraging innovative thinking and exploration of alternative solutions while maintaining project focus
Remain agile in revising plans as needed, working closely with the PRT lead and technical staff to adapt to changing project dynamics
Facilitate discussions that allow engineers to explore various avenues while ensuring the team remains aligned with project objectives
Lead root cause corrective actions and facilitate reviews to ensure product quality and reliability
Develop priority planning for design validation testing and contingency planning with limited resources
Guide stakeholders on how to utilize underspent funding strategically per HASP or ECUBE component need
Engage with external vendors as needed to address parts obsolescence recovery plans for test apparatus
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and advanced degree preferred
5 or more years of technical experience in inertial sensor subsystems and avionics
Proven experience in project management, preferably in engineering and technology development
Familiarity with earned value management
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure
Ability to organize workshops for failure analysis, production reviews, system architecting
Experience with project management tools - P6 Primavera, Jira, Microsoft Project
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Active in mentoring and coaching emphasizing continuous improvement
Familiarity with formal government agency replan exercises
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
Nice to have:
Strong understanding of inertial systems and electronic technologies is highly desirable
Ability to organize workshops for failure analysis, production reviews, system architecting
Experience building relationships and establishing credibility with scientists, engineers, and technical project teams
Experience in technical management processes: lifecycle management, requirements engineering, configuration management, risk management, verification and validation, etc
Experience developing tools and processes to optimize technical management of science and engineering projects
Demonstrated teaming skills, including the ability to work effectively with leadership at multiple levels, customers, other organizations, and technical leads
Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills, including an ability to succinctly explain complex technical concepts
Demonstrated leadership experience involving technical and programmatic responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with management, customers, and stakeholders at all levels
What we offer:
Challenging work with amazing impact
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 and 4/10 compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance