[Remote] Program Manager & Operations Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. The Program Manager & Operations Lead will coordinate software development efforts across multiple teams, manage budgets, and ensure successful project delivery while overseeing operations within the RAID Group.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate software development projects across multiple programs within the RAID portfolioDevelop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules and track program executionPrepare technical reports, status briefings, and deliverables for sponsors and internal reviewsManage program budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocationTrack and manage program risks, issues, and action items; develop and execute mitigation strategiesFacilitate communication and collaboration between technical teams, leadership, and customersLead proposal development efforts including technical approach and schedulingInterface with sponsor Program Managers, technical points of contact, and customer stakeholdersEnsure compliance with contract requirements and government regulationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staffCoordinate staff planning for the RAID team to resource cross-organizational projectsCollaborate across the operations teams (e.g. contracts, finance, security, IT/IA, etc.) to ensure continued, timely support for current an upcoming projectsSupport approximately 20% travel for customer meetings, program reviews, and integration eventsSkillsActive Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirementBS, MS, or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 2-7+ years of relevant program management experience depending on degree (BS +7 years, MS +5 years, PhD +2 years)Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and customersExperience with managing / coordinating projects where software is a key componentExperience with Integrated master schedule creation and managementExperience with technical writing, presentation skills, delivery of reviews for sponsorsExperience with government reporting requirements and contract managementExperience with budget management, financial tracking and forecasting, risk managementExperience with proposal leadership and development and contributing to marketing effortsActive Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, etc.)Strong risk management and problem-solving skillsExperience with effective collaboration with cross-functional technical teamsExperience with management of sensor software development programsExperience with Earned Value Management (EVM)PMP, DAWIA, or similar program management certificationTechnical understanding of RF signal processing systemsCompany OverviewSTR is built on people & technology platforms tackling tough problems in cybersecurity, distributed sensing & artificial. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.str.us/.