Senior Staff Program Manager

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Job Description:

Microchip is seeking a Senior Program Manager to manage and direct technical R&D programs in the field of timing and communications systems. Microchip is expanding with new contracts in the areas of digital signal processing, satellite communications, airborne timing and navigation systems. The successful candidate must be able to represent the company and the programs in a detailed technical fashion both internally and externally.

The qualified candidate must have strong leadership qualities and demonstrated success in the management of programs relevant to the application of precision timing systems and/or components for the US Government market.

Specific responsibilities for this key role include:

• Working closely with senior staff in defining, implementing, and delivering the company’s fiscal, technological, and professional priorities for program schedules, milestones, contracted deliverables and strategic priorities.
• Defining and managing with the Government Systems Finance team, a baseline cost profile to accompany the baseline program plan- the implementation, management, and reporting of program earned value to meet/exceed internal and/or external requirements.
• Ensuring financial performance of the program in reference to profit targets established at the time of contract definition.
• Providing full lifecycle development support with the technical team to meet all customer mission critical requirements. This includes evaluating design trades, providing input to design approach, addressing risk and designing for manufacturability, test, etc.
• Driving the team to insure effective management of program scope re: contractual commitments, management of the customer and customer interface required to modify contracts required in the event of unplanned events and program scope.
• Monitoring and tracking program status; working with team members to minimize profit dilution, reduce overruns, and ensuring efficient and effective completion.
• Preparing and briefing program status at internal Program Management Reviews- designed to service executive oversight requirements, illuminate issues, and conceptualize corrective actions in cooperation with executive staff.
• Supporting the definition, implementation, management, and/or use of Program Management function tools, processes, protocols, and best practices at the portfolio/ individual program level.
• Identifying and initial qualification of direct follow-on and/or adjunct business opportunities.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 12 or more years experience.
• Strong presentation and briefing delivery skills and the ability to communicate technical material to non-technical people are essential.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to lead multidisciplinary program teams in the successful execution of contractual objectives is required.
• The ability to develop and execute strategic business plans is a strong plus.
• Experience with management of Cost Plus and Firm Fixed Price type contracts.
• Thorough understanding of the engineering design and development process.
• Experience with the US government acquisition and contract process.
• Experience with the FARs and DFARs of formal contract writing, negotiation and execution.
• Experienced in management tools (MS Project, MRP, and ERP).
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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