What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Program Manager position at MVG | Microwave Vision Group?
At Orbit Advanced Technologies, Inc., (OATI), a division of MVG, we strive to deliver the most advanced antenna and RCS measurement facilities to the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. OATI is seeking driven individuals who excel in fast-paced environments, moving novel concepts from inception to commissioning. We welcome candidates who will bring commitment and motivation into our tight knit team, helping us shape the future.
As the Deputy Program Manager, you should have experience utilizing program management tools to manage a program through its lifecycle from design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning. OATI’s projects span multiple disciplines RF/Antenna/Electromagnetic/Mechanical/Civil) and experience in any or all of these is preferred. The Assistant Program Manager is expected to assist the Senior Program Manager to manage all the technical aspects of the program as well as its costs and schedule to deliver a world-class product to our customers on time and within budget. Travel may be required for this role for on-site customer and vendor meetings as well as program management during the installation and commissioning of systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the PM managing the development, construction, installation, and testing of complex technical systems
- Assist the PM in managing the costs and schedule throughout the program lifecycle
- Collaborate with our global system & applications engineering teams to facilitate the custom design and delivery of subsystems and equipment necessary for the project.
- Support the sales department in generating technical proposals, budgets, and strategies for new project bids.
Experience Required
- US Citizen
- Preferred: bachelor’s degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
- 2 years of experience in managing integrated projects
- Proficient with MS Project
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong experience managing costs for long term, interdisciplinary projects.
- Experience with PMBOK preferred.
- Experience with management & delivery of Electromechanical turnkey systems
- Experience with DOD contracts & understanding standard US Gov’t Practices
- Experience in SAP preferred.
- Self –Driven and motivated to solve problems independently
If you are interested in this opportunity, send a Word or PDF version of your resume to: Joseph.Moore@mvg-world.com