Our Culture
DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready. Were growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, youll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team members success. Ready to do work that matters? Join us.
Position: Senior Program Manager Location: Irvine, CA Work Arrangement: 100% On-site
Position Description
DZYNE has an immediate need for a talented Senior Program Manager who will join our industry-leading team at our location in Irvine, CA. The Senior Program Manager will provide leadership for the maturation and productization of a UAS system in conjunction with key government and client partners. The Senior Program Manager provides leadership on assigned programs and acts to achieve financial, schedule, technical, and client relationship growth objectives.
Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership on assigned programs and achieve growth objectives • Plan and organize all engineering functions specific to the program • Coordinate client interaction between the program team and client • Provide guidance on recommended manpower and technical resource loading • Drive the timely delivery of a multi-faceted, complex project where speed to market is critical for commercial success • Manage large teams working on multiple parallel efforts, including teams stationed outside of the United States • Own program execution plans, schedules, and budgets while participating in all phases of program work from conceptual design to manufacturing delivery and sustainment • Ability to travel as needed for customer meetings, demonstrations, and business development activities • Prepare critical project updates to clients, staff, and executive leadership • Prepare the Master Phasing Schedule, Program Execution Schedule, Staffing Plan, Work Breakdown Structure, and Financial Execution Plan • Prepare and present monthly technical and financial program reports to senior and executive management, including Earned Value Metrics (EVM) • Lead proposal development, including technical volume and cost volume basis of estimates • Expert knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Project
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
• Understanding of Critical Chain Project Management, Earned Value, and other project controls methods as they pertain to the Aerospace and Defense industry • Experience across the product lifecycle • Experience in enterprise resourcing and planning tools • Exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering functions • Ability to interpret engineering, technical drawings, work instructions, and test procedures • Aerospace or Defense Contractor industry experience • Experience transitioning a product from LRIP to full-rate production and sustaining once in full-rate production • Education: Bachelors degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) • Minimum of 10 years of industry experience as a Program Manager with a minimum of 5 years as a Senior Program Manager • Skilled in the use of IT tools, including ERP, MRP, and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project • Experience in proposal generation and capture • Experience managing a range of concurrent engineering design projects • Experience in expanding programs beyond initial phase and customer • High-level of EVM competency • Ability to create a winning proposal • Proven ability to build rapport with program staff • High level of scheduling skills and agile program management methodology (a plus) • Clearance Level: Security Clearance not Required but strongly preferred
Travel and Working Conditions
Occasional travel (0-25%) is required. The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehousing to potentially austere testing sites. Physical demands include:
• Ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs. • Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine • Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work • May be performing physical activities, including but not limited to heavy lifting and moving of items, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors
Work Authorization Requirement
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Salary
The salary range for this job level is $160,000 - $220,000, depending on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus.
Benefits
DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, including base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401(k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.
DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.