Job Description

Mercury is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Program Manager to lead complex development and production programs within our Signal Technologies Business Unit, a leading provider of Microwave and mixed-signal technology. This highly visible, customer facing role is responsible for driving successful program execution from concept through production, ensuring delivery on scheduled, within budget, and in compliance with contractual requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage program performance, mitigate risk, and build lasting customer relationships.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of complex customer and internal development and production programs, establishing integrated schedules, budgets, resource plans, and program estimates
• Manage programs throughout the full lifecycle, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual requirements for domestic and international customers
• Identify, evaluate, and manage program scope changes while ensuring appropriate approvals and successful implementation
• Ensure the timely delivery of all program milestones, customer deliverables, and required documentation
• Proactively identify program risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate critical issues to leadership when appropriate
• Partner with functional leaders to define and secure the resources necessary for successful program execution
• Support business development activities by leading or contributing to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), including program planning, cost and schedule estimates, compliance matrices, bid reviews, and proposal documentation
• Develop Statements of Work (SOWs) and oversee subcontractor performance, as required
• Present program status, financial performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), risks, and critical path updates to executive leadership on a regular basis
• Serve as the primary customer interface, fostering strong relationships while driving customer satisfaction through proactive communication, issue resolution, obsolescence management, and in-service support
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Contracts, Program Planning, and Business Development to ensure alignment and successful program execution across the organization

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, program management, or another related technical discipline
• Typically requires 10+ years of program or project management experience supporting development and/or production programs within the aerospace, defense, or space industry
• Demonstrated experience leading both development and production programs throughout the product lifecycle
• Experience managing U.S. Government contracts, including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), contract execution, and program performance reporting
• Proven ability to lead production development programs and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with program scheduling and planning tools, including Microsoft Project or similar software

This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program Management certification (PMP)
• Experience using collaboration and documentation platforms such as Confluence and SharePoint
• Experience managing programs within a matrixed, multi-site organization
• Experience leading military, aerospace, defense, or commercial technology programs
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and U.S. export control regulations
• Previous experience serving as the primary interface for external customers and government stakeholders

Qualifications

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

(978) 256-1300

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