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Senior Program Manager

Trillium is looking for a Senior Program Manager!

The Programs Manager will lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, firmware, software, test, quality, and supply chain teams. This role owns program schedule and cost management, serves as the central authority for internal and external customer relationships, and ensures program performance through proactive metrics tracking, risk management, and reporting. The role also interfaces with Business Development (BD) to integrate customer requirements and proposals into program execution.

Key Responsibilities:
-Lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT), coordinating multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization across Engineering, Firmware, Software, Test, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management.
-Take ownership of program schedules and cost management, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration, and schedule during program and proposal kick-off meetings.
-Maintain accurate Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Variance at Completion (VAC) metrics; proactively implement corrective actions for deviations.
-Establish and track program metrics to monitor performance, progress, and anticipate potential issues.
-Prepare for, lead, and follow up on Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with internal leadership and external customers.
-Serve as primary interface to Business Development (BD) for program capture, proposal support, and customer engagement.
-Act as a central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers.
-Represent the program in customer meetings, capturing the Customer Voice and integrating feedback into program planning.
-Develop and implement contingency plans for identified risks, establishing deployment criteria to proactively resolve potential problems.
-Ensure pertinent written records are maintained documenting all agreements, commitments, and program decisions.
-Define program schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations; monitor progress and enforce accountability.
-Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements.
-Drive continuous improvement in program management processes, documentation, and reporting.
-Possess knowledge of the architecture and implementation of complex integrated systems for Defense and Aerospace, including hardware development, integration, and test requirements.
-Prepare program status reports, executive briefings, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
-Contribute to weekly and monthly strategic planning, plan execution, and technology roadmap updates.
-Keep team members focused on schedule milestones and objectives, motivating them to develop cost-effective, customer-oriented solutions.

If interested, please apply today!

Requirements
-Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
-Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
-Minimum of 10 years of related experience in the Defense and Aerospace sector.
-Experience serving as a principal point of contact for key military and commercial customers.

Position Criteria:
-Demonstrated experience in customer communications, negotiations, and proposal management.
-Proven ability to lead IPTs, manage matrixed teams, and interface with BD and customers.
-Demonstrated ability managing EAC, VAC, PMRs, schedule, cost, and customer-facing program communications.
-Strong understanding of engineering development processes, complex system integration, and program management principles.
-Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously and meet aggressive timelines.
-Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
-Familiarity with program management tools (MS Project, JIRA, or similar).
-PMP certification or MBA is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience with defense/aerospace standards (DoD, MIL-STD, space-rated systems).
-Knowledge of AI/GPGPU-enabled embedded systems.
-Experience managing multi-million-dollar development programs with matrixed, cross-functional teams.

Why Work with us:
-Lead high-impact programs and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) supporting aerospace, defense, and space missions.
-Directly interface with customers and BD teams to shape program strategy and execution.
-Take full ownership of program schedule, cost, risk management, and performance metrics.
-Work onsite in a collaborative, innovative environment with opportunities for career growth.
-Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

 

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