Electronic Warfare Technical Program Manager in Raleigh, North Carolina at Vadum Inc

Since 2004, Vadum has built a brand known for practical innovation that delivers solutions to customers in the competitive field of national defense research and development.

We are seeking an Electronic Warfare (EW) Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the development, integration, and deployment of complex EW systems, balancing technical requirements with cost, schedule, and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute program plans with engineering leadership that is consistent with program budget, requirements, deliverables and aligns with overall business strategy.
• Manage overall program execution, actively mitigate risks to the program and promptly resolve issues that are impacting program performance.
• Serve as the primary customer interface and ensure contract deliverables are delivered on time.
• Help grow the business by defining a growth/transition strategy for each assigned program; manage and actively engage with the customer base to drive achievement of the plan.
• Present formal and informal project status/plan briefings to the customer and executive leadership through oral and written communications.
• Help mentor the technical team and lead select efforts to standardize best practices across the Company.
• Actively participate in program definition and capture for existing and new customers.
• Lead proposal and/or capture efforts as assigned and ensure timely and successful delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in technical leadership or program management in a position for defense R&D software programs.
• Previous experience in Electronic Warfare, RF engineering, or signal processing.
• Experience in supervising personnel, technology assessment, system design, system analysis, managing multiple technical programs including budgetary responsibility, planning and estimating work loading requirements, acquisition planning, communication and interfacing with government customers.
• Ability to engage key client stakeholders to identify needs and discuss Vadum capabilities and services.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary opportunity capture team in a matrixed organization with a collaborative and team-centric culture.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate tasks when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge technology that directly impacts national security.
• Collaborate with a team of elite engineers.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and growth opportunities.

Vadum, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vadum is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the HR Manager at (919) 341-8241 ext.: 180.