Senior Staff Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Microchip is seeking a Senior Program Manager to manage and direct technical R&D programs in the field of timing and communications systems. Microchip is expanding with new contracts in the areas of digital signal processing, satellite communications, airborne timing and navigation systems. The successful candidate must be able to represent the company and the programs in a detailed technical fashion both internally and externally.

The qualified candidate must have strong leadership qualities and demonstrated success in the management of programs relevant to the application of precision timing systems and / or components for the US Government market.

Specific responsibilities for this key role include :

• Working closely with senior staff in defining, implementing, and delivering the company's fiscal, technological, and professional priorities for program schedules, milestones, contracted deliverables and strategic priorities.
• Defining and managing with the Government Systems Finance team, a baseline cost profile to accompany the baseline program plan- the implementation, management, and reporting of program earned value to meet / exceed internal and / or external requirements.
• Ensuring financial performance of the program in reference to profit targets established at the time of contract definition.
• Providing full lifecycle development support with the technical team to meet all customer mission critical requirements. This includes evaluating design trades, providing input to design approach, addressing risk and designing for manufacturability, test, etc.
• Driving the team to insure effective management of program scope re : contractual commitments, management of the customer and customer interface required to modify contracts required in the event of unplanned events and program scope.
• Monitoring and tracking program status; working with team members to minimize profit dilution, reduce overruns, and ensuring efficient and effective completion.
• Preparing and briefing program status at internal Program Management Reviews- designed to service executive oversight requirements, illuminate issues, and conceptualize corrective actions in cooperation with executive staff.
• Supporting the definition, implementation, management, and / or use of Program Management function tools, processes, protocols, and best practices at the portfolio / individual program level.
• Identifying and initial qualification of direct follow-on and / or adjunct business opportunities.

Requirements / Qualifications :

U.S. Export Controls Requirements : This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time : 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes : Feeling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements : 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 100% inside

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

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