Aerospace & Defense Program Manager

Roslyn, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, Defense, Cybersecurity, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, with a Master’s degree preferred, and have at least six years of program management experience specifically within the aerospace and defense industries. They should demonstrate success leading complex, cross-functional programs, along with strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, and program planning, and experience with gated design reviews (PDR, CDR). U.S. citizenship is also required.

Responsibilities

The Aerospace & Defense Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams to achieve program performance targets, including schedule, cost, and technical objectives, while driving customer engagement and building strong partnerships. They will develop and execute program plans, schedules, and budgets, serve as the primary point of contact for the customer and internal teams, conduct program reviews, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions, as well as support strategic planning and proposal development for new business opportunities.

Skills

Program Management

Department of Defense

Cross-functional team leadership

Customer engagement

Risk mitigation

Proposal development

Strategic planning

Budget management

Schedule management

Contractual management

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

Observability platform

Operational Technology (OT)

Cybersecurity

Predictive maintenance

Compliance

Shift5

Observability platform for operational technology

About Shift5

Shift5 offers an observability platform that focuses on cybersecurity and data analytics for operational technology (OT) in defense and transportation sectors. The platform collects and analyzes data from onboard systems, such as buses and weapon systems, and is protocol-agnostic, allowing it to adapt to various data communication protocols. By providing real-time insights, Shift5 helps clients improve safety, maintenance scheduling, and threat detection. The company's goal is to enable better decision-making to enhance the reliability and performance of their fleets.

Kansas City, MissouriHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$104.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Risks

Emerging OT cybersecurity startups could threaten Shift5's market share.

Rapid evolution of cyber threats may outpace Shift5's technological capabilities.

Economic downturns could lead to reduced budgets for cybersecurity solutions.

Differentiation

Shift5 offers a protocol-agnostic platform adaptable to any data communication protocol.

The company provides real-time, data-driven insights for defense and transportation sectors.

Shift5's platform enhances safety, availability, and resilience of operational technology assets.

Upsides

Growing demand for cybersecurity in transportation due to rising cyber threats.

Increased interest in predictive maintenance technologies to reduce costs and improve reliability.

U.S. Department of Defense's focus on cybersecurity presents opportunities for Shift5.

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