Program manager - cuas

About DZYNE

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready. We’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success. Ready to do work that matters? Join us.

Position Title: Program Manager

Location: Portland, OR

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Summary:

DZYNE has an immediate need for a talented Program Manager who will join our industry leading team at our location in Portland, OR. The Program Manager provides leadership on assigned programs and acts to achieve financial, schedule, technical and client relationship/growth objectives. The Program Manager, alongside the Program Technical Lead, plans and organizes all engineering functions specific to the program, coordinates client interaction between the program team and client, provides guidance on recommended manpower and technical resource loading. The successful candidate MUST have a strong technical leadership background along with experience executing engineering/design projects in the Aerospace and Defense industry. Specific demonstrated experience in leading successful rapid design/development is required.

Required Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare program execution plans, schedules, and budgets while participating in all phases of program work from conceptual design to manufacturing and delivery
• Manage supplier change orders and material costs
• Direct engineering activities
• Interface with clients and relevant staff
• Prepare the Master Phasing Schedules, Program Execution Schedule, Staffing Plan, Work Breakdown Structure and Financial Execution Plan
• Utilize ERP for analyzing financial data and creating financial reports
• Prepare and present monthly technical and financial program reports to senior and executive management, including Earned Value Metrics (EVM)
• Ensure staffing and hiring plans are managed to ensure program and company success
• Lead proposal development, including technical volume and cost volume basis of estimates
• Manage subcontractor evaluation, selection, and technical execution
• Expert knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Project
• Work with product teams to transition development programs into rate production
• Positive, “can-do” attitude and talent/experience leading people in a matrixed organization and cultivating a healthy customer relationship.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Understanding of Critical Chain Project Management, Earned Value and other project controls methods as they pertain to the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience across the product lifecycle
• Experience in enterprise resourcing and planning tools
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering functions
• Ability to interpret engineering technical drawings, work instructions, and test procedures.

Preferred Skills/ Qualifications:

• Must have Aerospace or Defense Contractor industry experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of industry experience as a Program Manager overseeing program execution - in the design/development program lifecycle phase - while ensuring that programs meet client quality, schedule, technical and budget objectives (move to top of Must have established leadership experience managing and executing development programs
• Experience transitioning from LRIP to rate production is a plus
• Skilled in the use of IT tools, including ERP, MRP, and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to travel as-needed for customer meetings, demonstrations, and business development activities
• Experience in proposal generation and capture
• Experience managing a range of concurrent engineering design projects is required.
• Experience in expanding programs beyond initial phase and customer
• High-level of EVM competency
• Ability to create a winning proposal
• Proven ability, capacity, and aptitude with planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating technical work, and obtaining cooperation from others (must be able to build rapport with program staff)
• High level of scheduling skills (agile program management methodology a plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)

Clearance Level Required:

Secret - Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, as required for the role.

Export Control / ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel (10-15%)

Working Conditions:

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

Work Authorization Requirement:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Salary:

$135,000 - $165,000 annually

Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.

Benefits:

Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.