Senior Program Manager - Technical Execution

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

At Battelle Cyber, we solve the toughest problems in the world. We take a cross-discipline approach to develop vertically integrated cyber solutions leveraging deep expertise across microelectronics, computer science, and electrical engineering.

Battelle is seeking an experienced professional for the Senior Program Manager (PM) position within our Cyber Trust and Assurance division in Columbus, OH or Chantilly, VA. This role manages a high level of technical complexity and programmatic risk. The PM will build upon current large-scale programs to secure new programs, leverage contacts within the space to build new business, develop and maintain an executable technology roadmap to guide internal investment, find and orchestrate large market engagements, and build the portfolio infrastructure to grow into larger markets within microelectronics, advanced analytics, and AI/ML.

Responsibilities

• Lead the portfolio team with ultimate responsibility for meeting technical, cost schedule, quality, financial and contractual performance.
• Oversees development of major program and/or portfolio plans covering the strategic business plan, technical content, program management best practices, and program execution support.
• The primary point of contact for the Customer on existing and follow-on programs.
• Leverage understanding of microelectronic design, security systems engineering, ASIC design, FPGAs, research and development, manufacturing, IT infrastructure, and foundry knowledge to meet customer and corporate requirements and strategic initiatives
• Provide periodic program management reviews (monthly & quarterly), and support timely inputs/approvals of EACs
• Oversees the development of major program and/or portfolio metrics and baselines from customer needs, market trends and budget data assessment. Actively contributes to the Business Unit strategic plan.
• Collaborate across internal organizations with multi-disciplined engineering teams to develop and execute projects
• Develops and manages alliances. Identifies and develops close collaborative ongoing long term relationships and agreements between two or more entities with the intent of accomplishing mutually compatible organizational and program goals that would be difficult for each to accomplish alone.
• Consults with client on future program direction, their business plans and priorities and identifies high growth/value opportunities for Battelle.
• Establishes opportunity development capture plans that position Battelle to win follow on programs as well as understand customer needs, identify and build critical relationships, and prospect for new and unpublished opportunities.
• Generate proposals, plans, procedures, and reports
• Recruit, select, and mentor project/program managers, technical and task leads
• Support the National Security business unit and Cyber business line planning processes

Key Qualifications

You know how to motivate staff and teammates, are driven, and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves. You thrive in a fast-paced, cross-discipline, collaborative environment. You are strategic, adaptable, and flexible. You meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in EE, CS, CE, Math, Physics the Physical Sciences or equivalent with 12+ years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field.
• 8-10 years of project management with 6+ years on government projects/programs
• Experience leading, executing, and delegating on a portfolio level
• Experience with system engineering trade-offs and guiding project, technical and task leads
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to executive level management, teaming partners, and customers
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors across task orders
• High level of understanding and experience with SCI/SAP/SAR programs, security procedures, information systems, and classified physical space requirements
• High level of diplomacy and patience
• Experience leading a team of teams; experts in physical sciences and engineering to develop novel techniques, instrumentation, and processes on a complex technical infrastructure
• Willingness to travel to regional office sites and partner locations across the United States
• US Citizenship with a Top Secret SCI w/FS poly

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in EE, CS, CE, Math, Physics, Physical Sciences, Business, Analytics or equivalent
• Microelectronics or semiconductor foundry experience
• Experience supporting government laboratories
• Experience within a large PMO
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Shipley Certification

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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