Senior Technical Program Manager, IRAD Programs
Core
Lead execution and governance of internally funded research and development (IRAD) programs maturing hardware-based aerospace and defense technologies.
Role type
Senior individual-contributor Technical Program Manager
Builds
Hardware-based aerospace and defense technologies
Domain
Aerospace and defense
Required skills
Program management, technical fluency, risk management, stakeholder coordination, executive communication, technology readiness level (TRL) progression, integrated schedule management, cost control
Preferred skills
PMP/PMI-ACP/Lean/Six Sigma, IRAD/NPD experience, stage-gate development, regulated hardware development, explosives safety, export control compliance
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Power BI
Responsibilities
Lead multiple concurrent technical development programs owning scope, schedules, budgets, and risks; Establish and maintain integrated program schedules and phase-gate deliverables; Coordinate matrixed teams across engineering, testing, manufacturing, and supply chain; Manage technology maturation and TRL progression; Prepare executive-level program-health dashboards and updates; Support alignment of IRAD investments with product-development priorities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC