Senior Program Manager, Infrared Sensors

Within HRL’s Vision Systems Laboratory, we are dedicated to advancing the United States’ homeland security through the development of world-class infrared sensor systems for aerospace and defense. Our mission-driven team tackles complex engineering challenges, delivering solutions that enhance national capabilities.

Requirements

• Serve as the primary customer point of contact and customer-facing program manager responsible for overall program execution, customer communication, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with government customers and large defense prime contractors, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, trust, and alignment.
• Lead diverse technical teams in executing multiple government and/or industry prime programs through all phases of design, development, integration, test, and production.
• Develop and manage program plans, schedules, and milestones; monitor program performance; identify risks and issues; and proactively implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional and cross-portfolio activities to ensure alignment across engineering, operations, business development, and customer stakeholders.
• Direct the work of functional leads and administrative staff assigned to programs.
• Prepare and present program status, risks, and execution updates to senior management, customers, and government officials.
• Lead proposal efforts, support capture activities, and manage customer growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies, including FAR and DFARS.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401K match
• Gym facilities
• PTO
• Sick time
• Upward mobility