Sr Principal Product Manager

Coherent Aerospace & Defense Inc • Traverse City, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading integrated product teams (IPTs) through the lifecycle of a program. The Senior Principal Product Manager will coordinate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to guide a program from initial bid to the customer through completion. The program manager is the quarterback of the integrated product team and ensures all functional roles are working together effectively towards the program goals. A successful candidate will have deep experience managing cost, schedule, and system performance to ensure customer and business outcomes are met. This role also requires managing the Product Requirements Document (PRD), the Bill of Materials (BOM), refining and managing product specifications with the support of the engineering team, owning the integrated master schedule (IMS), defining the work breakdown structure (WBS), and making cost estimations throughout the program’s life. The Senior Principal Product Manager will work with customers on a recurring basis to provide updates on program performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mechanical Eng, Electrical Eng, Optical Eng or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience working in a program or product management role
• 5+ years working for a defense focused supplier or prime defense contractor
• Ability to receive a SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Physics, Mechanical Eng, Electrical Eng, Optical Eng or a related technical field
• 15+ years of experience working in a program or product management role
• 10+ years working for a defense focused supplier or prime defense contractor

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and system performance for programs assigned
• Synchronize efforts of engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure program outcomes met
• Develop a strong working relationship with customers and guide programs to exceed customer expectations
• Problem solve and overcome challenges when programs encounter unexpected problems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal