Senior Program Manager

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging is composed of two business units: Teledyne Scientific Company and Teledyne Imaging Sensors. Teledyne Scientific Company (TSC) is focused on leading-edge R&D and niche products. The Electronics Division develops high speed electronics, MEMS sensors and actuators, and compound semiconductors. The Materials & Optics Division covers a broad range of R&D, including ceramic composites for next-generation rocket nozzles, energy harvesting technologies, electronic device packaging, biomaterials, and liquid crystal-based optical devices. The Information Sciences Division has key areas of expertise in autonomous systems, image and sensor processing, sensor and information fusion, resource allocation and planning, computational fluid dynamics, control and power systems, and wireless networking and network security. TSC produces a steady stream of intellectual property, software, and new products, which find application in high-impact government and commercial applications. Teledyne Imaging Sensors (TIS) is primarily engaged in the design, development and production of high performance infrared and visible sensor subsystems used in space missions, long range terrestrial surveillance and targeting and astronomy applications. Two of TISÆs largest customers are NASA, for whom we are developing sensors on the James Webb Space Telescope, and the Army, for whom we are developing ôthird generationö infrared tactical imaging systems that will be fielded later this decade. TIS also has developed and is manufacturing laser eye protection spectacles, whose initial application is to protect military pilots.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Program Execution:

• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of National Space programs and projects
• Develops program plans (resource loaded schedules and budgets) and tracks using earned value metrics
• Collaborates with Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Supplier Management and Contracts in the execution of programs
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, as well as interface with and lead Program Team members from various organizations
• Provides exceptional customer service and support to Teledyne Imaging Sensors customers by ensuring customer performance and contractual commitments are met and program assets are effectively managed
• Interacts with internal technical internal personnel and external customers in all matters including contracts, finance, accounting and procurement
• Responsible for meeting financial targets (revenue, profit) of assigned programs
• Reports program status on a regular basis and provides periodic updates to TIS management and external customers
• Presents customer briefings of progress, issues and solution approaches; interacts with key technical personnel to coordinate and give direction to briefings
• Provides time-phased need for employee and equipment resources to Teledyne
• Manages program subcontract, consultant and material performance

2. Marketing, Business Development and Business Capture:

• Participates with Business Development staff and Teledyne Imaging Sensors management to establish strategic plans and annual operational objectives
• Supports the capture of flight programs and new technology development business
• Leads the preparation and composition of program proposals to obtain future business
• Participates in the negotiation of contracts

3. Additional Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures that a culture of integrity and compliance is promoted within Teledyne and its customer community
• Analyzes, evaluates and plans methods of approach and organizes means to achieve solutions to complex technical problems
• Understands the theoretical basis and principles applicable to technical problems, the empirical test procedures to be used and defines the estimated time, expenses and manpower for completion
• Identifies and assists in the development of patentable intellectual property

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess excellent communication/presentation skills and be able to work effectively with diverse personalities and various levels of management
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Performs work without appreciable management direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment
• Knowledge of infrared focal plane array technology and semiconductor device physics and operation
• Operates effectively at high levels within customers’ and potential customers’ organizations, recognizing and following through on opportunities in new areas and/or with new customers
• Resource for creative approaches to solving wide range of customers’ budgetary and programmatic problems
• Understands TIS’s direction and translates it into proactive business strategies
• Ability to serve as a representative of TIS
• Advises higher levels of management and customers on advanced technical research studies, contracts, or projects and applications
• Recognizes the need for cross-boundary efforts and will coordinate when they do not exist
• Awareness of competing approaches and able to communicate TIS’s role and to differentiate it from the competition
• Clearly communicates very complex ideas, in writing and verbally; able to adjust communication to match the recipient
• Displays exemplary ethics and business conduct, and performs work cognizant of safe work practices
• Advanced computer proficiency level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and MS Project Supervisory Responsibilities
• Directs and controls the activities of the members of the program team
• Has overall control of planning, staffing budgeting, managing expense priorities and recommending and implementing changes to methods

Education and Experience

• M.S. preferred in Physics, Engineering or Science with ten (10) years of experience in high technology.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience with managing multifaceted projects or programs involving unique and/or complex technology
• PMP certification preferred
• Experience or certification in EVMS preferred

Clearance Requirements

• An active security clearance SSBI level is required for this position.
• US citizenship required for this position

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   

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