Ultra Maritime, Sonobuoy Systems is seeking hire a Program Manager to lead development programs, primarily for government customers. The Program Manager will report to the Director of Programs and be responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned programs.

We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for hybrid work, and a competitive compensation and benefit plan.

• Serve as Program Manager for development projects


• Own profit and loss responsibilities for assigned programs and provides day to day oversight of program and contract execution


• Lead an Integrated Program Team (IPT) and will be responsible for all aspects of program execution in the develop or manufacture of sensor products


• Lead development of technical proposals and supporting business development activities


• Report on project process to the customer Business Area Director


• Responsible for Cost/Schedule/Technical performance, customer communications, internal department coordination and process adherence


• Interfaces with Accounting, Business Development, Contracts, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality organizations to ensure projects meet company standards and policies


• Provides regular presentations to Sonobuoy Systems management on program performance.

Required Skills:

• Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U. S. citizens


• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Program/Project Management, or relevant field


• 7+ years related experience with leading/directing product development teams. Defense industry experience is highly preferred.


• Active PMP Certification or ability to obtain PMP within one year of start


• Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired Skills:

• Experience with MS Office products (Excel, Word, and Power Point) as well as MS Project


• Working knowledge of Earned Value


• Management of Risk and Opportunities with implementation of mitigation activities


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to influence internal & external expectations and clearly & transparently provide an understandable message


• Experience formulating, following, and improving Program Management policies and procedures


• Knowledge of sonobuoys and/ underwater acoustics


• Experience with DOD customers


• Transition to production and/or production experience is highly desirable.

Ultra specialises in providing application-engineered bespoke solutions. We focus on our customers' mission critical and intelligent systems in defence, security, critical detection & control markets. Our capabilities and technologies can be found on many of the world's long-term military programmes. We employ over 4,500 employees across the globe and are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Ultra operates mainly as a Tier 3 (sub-system) and occasionally a Tier 2 systems provider, in the Maritime, C3 (Communications, Command and Control) and Cyber, military and commercial aerospace, nuclear and industrial sensors markets. We use both research and development , to provide innovative, mission specific bespoke technological solutions to our customer's most complex problems. Learn more by visiting our website; https://www.ultra.group/

We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, health savings accounts, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with a Company match.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all indibiduals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com