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Viavi Solutions

Technical Program Manager

Wichita, KS · On-site

$115.40K - $149.40K/yr

As a highly Technical Program Manager, you are part of a 15 member PMO team, with responsibility of ... Recent military contract background (CDRL decomposition, Statement of Work, TPS/APS development ...

Viavi Solutions

Technical Program Manager

Wichita, KS · On-site

$115.40K - $149.40K/yr

As a highly Technical Program Manager, you are part of a 15 member PMO team, with responsibility of ... Recent military contract background (CDRL decomposition, Statement of Work, TPS/APS development ...

Viavi Solutions

Technical Program Manager

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$121.10K - $156.80K/yr

As a highly Technical Program Manager, you are part of a 15 member PMO team, with responsibility of ... Recent military contract background (CDRL decomposition, Statement of Work, TPS/APS development ...

Galaxy Technologies

Senior Program Manager

Winfield, KS · On-site

$60K - $100K/yr

The Program Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing customer programs from inception through delivery in a medium-sized contract machining and manufacturing environment. This role ...

Torch.AI

Technical Program Manager

Leawood, KS

$125.50K - $162.50K/yr

Understand system architectures and technical contract requirements * Interpret requirements and support work management / delivery tasks * Liaise between engineering teams and program leadership

Torch.Ai

Technical Program Manager

Leawood, KS · On-site

$125.50K - $162.50K/yr

Understand system architectures and technical contract requirements * Interpret requirements and support work management / delivery tasks * Liaise between engineering teams and program leadership

Torch.AI

Technical Program Manager

Leawood, KS · On-site

$125.50K - $162.50K/yr

Understand system architectures and technical contract requirements * Interpret requirements and support work management / delivery tasks * Liaise between engineering teams and program leadership

TERRACON

Pavement Management Program Manager

Olathe, KS · On-site +1

$111.40K - $142K/yr

Design, communicate, and implement a project/program management plans including schedules for ... Ensure contracts are signed and fully executed prior to commencing work. Monitor adherence to ...

Thales

Contracts Manager

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$87.90K - $117.60K/yr

Collaborate closely with business units, program management, finance, trade compliance, risk management, and external counsel to support contract execution and contract management. * Participate in ...

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Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager

Viavi Solutions

Wichita, KS • On-site

$115.40K - $149.40K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.
We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

As a highly Technical Program Manager, you are part of a 15 member PMO team, with responsibility of executing high impact / innovative Development Programs from Program Initiation through General Availability. The 15 member PMO team leads programs for >1k R&D staff. This position is part of the Aerospace and Defense Business.


Key responsibilities:

  • Stage Gate Management and Oversight of Programs (This includes HW and SW)
  • Stage gate checklists updated and deliverables executed by the cross functional team managers/leads.
  • Ensure the cross-functional team managers/leads provide all necessary management reporting and Stage Gate reviews for the Program
  • Overall Budget Management for the Programs. This requires interaction with the other program managers, Engineering leads and finance.
  • Accountability for overall business success of assigned New Product Development Programs (Schedule execution, Content, Quality and Financials)
  • Work with Functional Managers to ensure resources are available and assigned to the Team
  • Ensure each of the PMs and Leads develop and maintain an integrated program plan and schedule with Cross Functional Core Team
  • Lead the PMs/Core Team in managing and tracking program progress, including making tradeoff decisions to achieve Program objectives within a set of constraints defined by Senior Functional Management
  • Drive fast resolution of barriers and issues with the Core Teams by elevating to appropriate level of Management for fast decision making
  • Proactive Risk Management through risk identification and development of risk mitigation plans with the Core Team
  • Provide all necessary management reporting and reviews for the Program
  • Recommend to Senior Functional Management the continued investment or closure of the Program based on projected business results

    Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

      Qualifications:

      This influential role requires a BS/MS degree in either EE, Physics, or Comp Sci and 10+ years hands-on experience in a high tech HW and SW environment

      The successful candidate will have:

      • 10+ years hands-on experience developing hardware and software for highly technical new products
      • Military Radio Telecommunications Domain experience
      • Recent military contract background (CDRL decomposition, Statement of Work, TPS/APS development) and experience managing OEM military radio vendor deliverables
      • Excellent leadership, communications and influencing skills operating at the Senior Management Level
      • Leadership experience within a global matrix management organization
      • Experience managing or operating within X-functional, multi-discipline teams
      • Deep understanding of Product Development Lifecycle from Concept through to Launch/Shipment
      • Proven Track record of delivering results
      • Strong business acumen; Understanding of key Financial metrics & levers
      • Budget Forecasting and Tracking experience to ensure Financial targets are achieved.
      • A proactive approach to risk management and continuous process improvement
      • Can operate in both an Agile and Waterfall based development environments.
      • Position is in Wichita or Lenexa, Kansas

      Key Skills:

      • MS Project or equivalent tool knowledge; Demonstrated Critical Path tracking.
      • MS Office proficient
      • Proficient with Agile project tracking tools such in the Atlassian Tool Chain(Jira, Confluence)
      • Demonstrated root cause analysis / process improvement methodologies

      Preferred Skills:

      • RF test measurement equipment program management
      • Knowledge of AI tools for Program Management Efficiency
      • CI/CD and DevOps knowledge. Familiarity with Bitbucket, Bamboo, & Artifactory
      • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
      • Product Lifecycle Management tool such as Oracle's Agile PLM
      • CCMI or Six Sigma background

      If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

      VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

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