Senior Program Manager Jobs

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Senior Program Manager position based near Arnold AFB, TN.

The Senior Program Manager will lead accomplishment of aerospace ground test and evaluation and infrastructure sustainment activities at USAF installation, including dispersed geographic locations. Responsible for managing cost and schedule controls for large workforce. Senior Program Manager will provide managerial, and technical, leadership to diverse RDT&E teams with diverse technical skills. This position will report to Battelle’s Chief Scientist for Contract Research.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sustainment and modernization of complex aerospace ground test facilities and supporting facilities and utilities.
• Ensure timely, high quality customer deliverables related to cost, schedule, and performance.
• Engage with customer representatives and aerospace customers to understand and develop their RDT&E acquisition needs and solutions that result in high quality results.

Key Qualifications

• Competence to function efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed RDT&E personnel and teams.
• Proven record of managing budget and schedule.
• Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading a large technical workforce.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or related engineering discipline and 12 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Experience in systems and weapons development for the Department of Defense acquisition lifecycle.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or related engineering discipline and 20 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in Aerospace or related engineering discipline with 15 years of relevant experience.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Give back to and improve our communities
• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle’s Legal Department.

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