Sr. Program Manager

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters or Florida location, employees join together to improve the world.


Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.


Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.


Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!


Position Summary:
Our Senior Program Manager is responsible for managing customer programs, including project execution & tracking, revenue forecasting, tracking funding and billing, customer liaison, subcontractor management, engagement expansion including business capture, meeting coordination (internal and external), and regular corporate reporting on program performance.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program, or multiple programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Acquires follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and supports new business development by leading major proposals personally, or through subordinate program/project managers.
• Work with customers to capture funding, develop budgets, document completion, align schedules, address concerns, understand customer objectives, obtain execution approval and to identify opportunities for new funded project scope.
• Lead or support pricing, program spend planning and tracking and performance analysis activities.
• Track program/project against its schedule and budget, and against phase review objectives.
• Lead or support proposal efforts.
• Performs analysis for contract reviews with various software.
• Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance.
• Develop and deliver required contract, departmental, project and/or financial reports.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities required to meet mission requirements.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business-related discipline.
• 7 - 10 years of Program Management Experience in Government contracting.
• Minimum 5 years Engineering or other relevant experience in a technical role.
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Extensive experience in organizing tasks and resources to track execution and streamline reporting.
• US Citizenship Required: This position will require the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Current active security clearance.
• Experience in operating on a CAS-covered or CPFF contract
• PMP certification.


The annual salary range for this role is $129,040 - $193,560. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.
SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, an on