UAV Program Manager

UAV Program Manager
Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc. is a small, award-winning high technology materials and UAV research and development company located in Tucson, Arizona. This is a full-time position.
General Function:Lead the UAV team to develop ACR’s technology to meet current and future customer needs. Work with flight crew to flight test technology, train and support users. Manage projects, contracts, customer relationships and program issues.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain technical and financial health of several diverse research & development programs.
Secure government, military and corporate funding to support R& D for existing and new company technologies.
Interact with and maintain relationships with government and/or military representatives and customers, and internal ACR staff.
Provide engineering support for UAV flights.
Lead Team meetings.
Resolve conflicts among team members.
Provide feedback regarding employee performance evaluations.
Recommend and lead efforts to improve existing processes and implementation of ISO 9000 standards.
Additonal Information:
Position is open to US Citizens only. Employees may be required to obtain a DoD Top Secret Level Security Clearance.
Must be able to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
Overtime/Weekend work may be required.
Extensive travel, including international travel and over weekends, may be required.Company may offer relocation based on need of the right candidate.
REQUIREMENTS
UAV Program Manager
Desired Education and Experience:
Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with aerospace coursework.
8 to 15 years significant experience in aerospace company and prior collaborative work with Engineers and Technicians essential. Product development experience a must, preferably in a military setting.
Previous program management experience required.Knowledge of operations, including scheduling, procurement, contracting, manufacturing, and quality systems.Strong proposal preparation background with proven track record sourcing and securing funding.Knowledge of financial cost accounting desired.
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple concurrent programs.
Ability to support development programs and facilitate the transfer of technology from the R&D environment to production and application.Strong Microsoft Excel and Word Processing/Presentation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong negotiation and leadership skills. Ability to interface successfully with government, military, and commercial customers a must.