Program Manager - Applied Research Associates, Inc

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is seeking a Program Manager (PM) at our Lafayette, CO location with a passion for doing work of national importance and a talent for managing RF hardware development and production projects. This individual will manage a multidisciplinary project team of engineers, technicians, and support personnel, as well as various fabrication and test equipment and processes, needed to assemble and integrate various antenna systems. These systems are made up of an assortment of electrical, mechanical, and RF components that are configured and combined to realize novel high-performance antenna solutions. The PM will oversee day-to-day execution of project tasks and ensure successful completion within the allotted budget and schedule. This individual will utilize and direct the appropriate ARA personnel and equipment, acquire supplier materials and services, and directly interface with clients as required to achieve project objectives. Other duties include coordination of local resources with supervisors and support from corporate administrative staff. The selected applicant will become an employee-owner and share core values of freedom, service, passion, and growth.

SALARY RANGE:  $120,000-$140,000 dependent upon experience and educational level. 

Responsibilities of the PM include, but are not limited to:

• Delegating Workforce and Equipment Tasks and ActivitiesA
• Meeting Project Budget and Schedule Requirements
• Procuring Project Materials and Supplies
• Managing Vendor Performance, Budget, and Schedule
• Providing Updates to the Client and the Antenna Product Manager
• Continually Improving Project Execution and Processes
• Coordinating Required Project Security and Safety Protocols

The candidate must possess strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills to lead members of the project team and be familiar with conventional manufacturing and measurements processes. The candidate must not only preserve but enhance client, team, and vendor relationships. This position requires a disciplined and organized individual to plan tasks, manage supplies, schedule personnel and equipment, enforce quality control, and promote a safe, secure, and clean work environment for the team.

What the Program Manager will do at ARA’s Lafayette, CO office:

• Generate and coordinate project plans and schedules of personnel and equipment.
• Utilize site production processes, tools, equipment, and facilities.
• Cultivate an efficient, positive, collaborative, state-of-the-art, work environment.

Program Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited school in technical or business-related area.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in program management of hardware development and production.

Preferences for the Program Manager:

• Knowledge of computer, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
• Graduate Degree in Engineering and/or Business w/10+ years’ experience in program management of RF hardware
• Military Officer with Extensive Leadership Experience.
• Experience building and managing project teams and assets.

Employees working 30+ have FT benefits! Such as:

• Medical - Traditional or Consumer (High-Deductible) PPO
• Dental
• Vision
• (401(k) - Roth and/or Traditional
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• FMLA​​
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Plus, other benefits. Apply to find out more!

All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Plan if they meet requirements.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1,800 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees’ contributions not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, applicants need to apply at careers.ara.com for the Program Manager position, Job Code: PROGR008435.

Experience

Required

• 15 year(s): Experience working in hardware production industry. Minimum experience level:
• 5 - 8 years: Technical or Business Degree or Military Service.
• 15 year(s): Experienced program manager over hardware fabrication and test projects. Minimum experience level:

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Technical Management or related field

Behaviors

Required

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations

Required

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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