Senior Program Manager, Ultra
Office located in Braintree, MA
Defence and security systems
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Defence and security systems
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in Braintree, MA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To develop mission-critical solutions in support of a safer tomorrow.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in program management within the defense industry, with demonstrated success in leading and delivering complex defense programs
- Strong understanding of defense acquisition processes, government contracting, and regulatory requirements
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels
- Experience with program management tools and methodologies, such as Earned Value Management (EVM) and Agile, is highly desirable
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers
What the job involves
- As a Senior Program Manager at Ultra Maritime, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of critical defense programs, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer requirements and exceed expectations
- Reporting to the Director of Programs, you will play a key role in driving program performance, managing program risks, and ensuring the achievement of program objectives within schedule and budget constraints
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned defense programs, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer expectations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders, including government agencies, military branches, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and budgets, monitoring performance metrics and taking proactive measures to address deviations and risks
- Manage program resources, including personnel, facilities, and equipment, to optimize efficiency and productivity throughout the program lifecycle
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to program team members to promote professional growth and development
- Identify and assess program risks, implementing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize potential impacts on program objectives
- Ensure compliance with government regulations, contractual requirements, and quality standards, maintaining the highest level of integrity and accountability in program execution
- Collaborate with business development teams to identify and pursue new opportunities for program expansion and growth, supporting proposal development and customer engagement activities as needed
Our take
Ultra is a systems and sub-system provider specialising in solutions for the defence, security, critical detection, and control industries. The company comprises maritime, forensics, and energy divisions, an intelligence and communications division, and a unit working in Precision Control Systems for aerospace.
Ultra operates in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, working with clients including the US Department of Defense, and BAE. In 2022, Ultra was acquired – to some controversy – by US private equity firm Advent International. Concerns about the sale of a UK defence firm to a foreign entity caused the government to get involved before the deal, only allowing the acquisition under a pile of conditions.
With this development, Ultra is said to be undergoing significant remodelling, and it will be interesting to see how it emerges.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Employer Paid:
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Disability insurance
- Flex schedule
- Robust PTO package
Company values
- We trust and empower each other, we love to celebrate success and we win as a team. Together, we embrace change and we’re never satisfied until we’ve done what we said we’d do
Company HQ
Marylebone, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Simon Pryce
(CEO)Former CEO of BBA Aviation and GKN. They are now the CEO of RS Group.
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