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Battelle

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Research & Development
  • Panama City

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant bachelor's degree, 7+ years in unmanned/autonomous systems, RDT&E experience, risk management, PMP certification preferred, and U.S. citizenship for a SECRET clearance.
  • You will lead program teams, manage client relationships, establish performance metrics, oversee risk planning, integrate safety policies, and ensure project adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and at minimum 7 years of relevant work experience
  • Specific experience related to unmanned systems, autonomous systems, sensor/payload integration, and Air Force Civil Engineering is required.
  • Experience in preparing research proposals, research plans and test plans, writing technical papers, executing RDT&E activities, and leading a professional team with responsibility for executing multiple RDT&E activities.
  • Experience mitigating risks through proactive management and remediation of personnel, program, client, and security issues, tracking trends and communicating KPIs.
  • Experience planning and tracking projects using Program Management software.
  • PMP Certification highly desired.
  • Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
  • Graduate of an accredited university with a PhD (or equivalent [bachelor’s degree plus 16 years’ work experience, or a master’s degree plus 12 years’ work experience may be substituted for a Doctorate's Degree]) in a field of science or engineering relevant to EODUST or airbase technologies.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in RDT&E since graduation.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the program teams with ultimate responsibility for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and technical/contractual performance of the EODUST program.
  • Manages client expectations and leverages client relationships to develop additional business opportunities.
  • Establishes project performance metrics that ensure successful completion of the project.
  • Leads project risk planning.
  • Applies processes and procedures to identify, analyze, classify, prioritize and manage program risks to formulate a risk management plan that assigns responsibility, determines approaches and specifies mitigation approaches and contingencies in the risk management process.
  • Integrates safety policies and regulations into the project plan. Assists in the process of early identification, analysis, reduction or elimination of hazards.
  • Manages development of program safety measures and implementation of standard workplace safety practices, to mitigate injuries and foster a healthy work environment for staff.
  • Ensures that the project is maintained within the scope, budget and schedule of the baseline agreement and changes the baseline when appropriate client directed changes are approved.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Program Manager, specifically for the Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Unmanned Systems Technologies (EODUST) program.

Where is this position located?

This position is located on-site at Tyndall Air Force Base, near Panama City, FL.

What kind of work experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience is required, specifically related to unmanned systems, autonomous systems, sensor/payload integration, and Air Force Civil Engineering.

Is a PMP Certification required for this position?

A PMP Certification is highly desired, but not explicitly required.

Will the successful candidate need to obtain a security clearance?

Yes, the candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Program Manager?

The primary responsibilities include leading program teams, managing client expectations, establishing project performance metrics, planning project risks, and ensuring program safety measures are implemented.

Does Battelle offer any support for education advancement?

Yes, Battelle provides tuition assistance for employees pursuing higher education.

Are there benefits related to work-life balance?

Yes, Battelle offers a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows employees to have every other Friday off, as well as paid time off to support work-life balance.

What areas of research will the Program Manager be involved in?

The Program Manager will be involved in areas including unmanned systems, autonomous systems, robotics, logistics, operations in hazardous environments, and more.

Is there an emphasis on safety within the program?

Yes, the Program Manager is responsible for integrating safety policies and regulations into the project plan and ensuring standard workplace safety practices are implemented.

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