Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Global Recruiters of Bentonville (GRN) is a world leader in microwave test and measurement systems, seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex engineering projects. The role involves managing large-scale RF/Microwave systems projects, ensuring successful delivery while serving as the primary contact for stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of complex engineering commercial Far Field projects from contract award through final acceptance
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams across design, manufacturing, integration, and installation
- Ensure adherence to programmatic principles including cost, schedule, scope, risk, and quality management
- Drive effective use of earned value management, risk registers, milestone tracking tools and regular internal reviews
- Prepare and present technical and financial status reports to internal management and customers
- Coordinate program reviews, program kickoff meetings, and design reviews with customer and internal stakeholders
- Participate in capture and proposal efforts, including win strategy development, technical solution definition, and cost estimating
- Ensure timely and accurate customer communication, change management, and issue resolution
- Serve as the face of the company for assigned customers and cultivate long-term relationships that support follow-on opportunities
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in either Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of management experience, OR Master's Degree with 4+ years of management experience
- Minimum 8 years of program/project management experience, including oversight of complex, cross-disciplinary engineering programs
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously while balancing competing priorities
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, processes, and tools
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to executive-level stakeholders and customers
- Familiarity with program financials, labor costing, and forecasting
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a solution-oriented mindset
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