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Ultra Maritime’s Airborne Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) line of business (LOB) provides industry-leading A-size US Sonobuoys and ASW Receivers to the US Navy and allied partners globally. The LOB operates primarily in its Columbia City, IN and Victor, NY locations.UM is seeking a Director of Programs and Site Leader for its ASW Receivers business. The major role of the Program Director is business management of the sites customer/product portfolio and growing the product line strategy and overall business. This role reports to the VP/GM of UM Airborne ASW.
ASW Receivers customers include the US Navy (specifically NAVAIR & NAVSUP), Boeing, LM, and other Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) countries/entities. Products covered would include the VIPR, SWaP 2.0, and the ½ ATR radios and associated power amplifiers.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
Job Description
Responsibilities:Serve as the key customer interface for strategic business growth and tactical business execution with Profit and Loss responsibility for ~$10-20M in production and paid engineering sales, with an expectation to maximize those sales according to plan and to meet of increase the book rate profitability wherever possible
Drive capture plans, engagements, and proposal processes in coordination with the Business Development team
Regular interaction with the LOB’s and local site’s functional leadership (Engineering, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, etc.) to manage tactical business execution
Responsible for successful programs execution and reporting for both production and development including IRAD and paid development efforts.
Ensures all Project(s) / Program(s) in portfolio perform to cost, schedule and technical requirements as well as compliance with government regulations and company policy. Drives active risk management with mitigations to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction. Drive and report program metrics, taking proactive action when metrics do not meet expectations or are trending in negative direction.
Local site leadership/ support of the full Victor NY organization with direct-line management responsibility for both Receivers’ Program Management and local Operations – to meet internal and external stakeholders’ expectations for contract development, production programs, and IRAD efforts.
Ensure all functional resources across the LOB, as required, are giving appropriate priority to Receivers programs to ensure solid execution to ensure production and paid development contract commitments are met
Clear, concise communication of program and capture status to LOB stakeholders (internal and external)
Responsible for Victor Site Bid and Proposal management, bids generation and all response to open solicitations
Ensure that responses are within LOB capabilities and meet standards for strong program execution including financial and technical risk management
Responsible for performance and development of any direct reporting Victor site members, including performing regular performance review and administrative tasks.
Escalates business execution issues to LOB functional leadership for adjustments to human resources, processes, commodities and tools.
Fosters positive morale at the site, helping to facilitate employee engagement initiatives
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with Colleagues, Customers and Sponsors to ensure alignment and support.
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 15+ years of related experience in program management, engineering, business development, and/or operations.
Previous DoD experience either in a senior engineering or program management role
Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance. (Note: US Security Clearances are only granted to US Citizens)
Desired Skills:
Experience with Naval applications, particularly communication radios is preferred.
DoD Customer interface and contract experience is also preferred.
Familiarity with NAVAIR programs and knowledge Air ASW Systems architecture understanding, or demonstrated ability / technical acumen to rapidly learn
Expected Compensation: The expected compensation for this role is between $132,500.00 - 179,500.00 annually. Please note, this is the expected minimum compensation however, Ultra Maritime considers many factors in determining compensation prior to offer, such as: responsibilities and scope of role, candidate's work experience and education related to position, applicable certifications or trainings, business and market conditions.
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Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more!
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com
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