Technical Program Manager I, Off-Planet Systems

ICON is looking for a Technical Program Manager I to manage the cross functional development of our Off-Planet Robotic Systems development. The ideal candidate should have a solid foundation of project management tools, processes, and methodologies. This individual is extremely proficient at communicating accurate information both out and up, a strong communicator, and has the ability to lead a highly experienced technical development team of engineers, scientists, and technicians. We need a proactive self-starter who is humble, meticulous, hardworking, collaborative and loves to solve problems. This role will report to the Senior Director of Defense Technology programs and is based full-time on our Austin, TX campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the execution of multiple programs and their interrelated projects in an organized, detailed manner. Projects require cross-functional coordination, communication, influence, and negotiation, including direct customer interface.
• Build and write proposals with government agencies to help ICON win new work.
• Develop and maintain project related documentation such as schedules, action logs, and customer deliverable packages and related materials.
• Analyze stakeholder needs across all workstreams to identify gaps, identify risks, and define mitigation for an acceptable and timely solution.
• Efficiently communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership via presentations, dashboards, email, verbal, etc.
• Assume accountability for the entire program from start to finish while ensuring all project objectives and deliverables are met.
• Ability to lead a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team in the development of highly complex and sophisticated electro-mechanical robotic systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or STEM-related field. Mechanical or Aerospace engineering background preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management in R&D environments with a proven track record of successfully managing hardware system development projects to completion.
• Innovative and creative problem solver with meticulous attention to detail and a stickler for time management.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to lead technical decision making that directly influences business outcomes in relation to cost, schedule, and customer management.
• Strong curiosity tendencies and a willingness to ask questions to the highest technical members on the team in regards to process, approach, technical strategy, and risk.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to filter and distill the relevant information to the right audience.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity with the ability to quickly propose solutions given limited guidance.
• Strong understanding of System Engineering principles in regards to requirements capture, risk management, system block diagrams, and work breakdown structures.
• Can communicate with technical and non-technical team members effectively.
• Experience in R&D engineering, test/validation, and manufacturing.
• Adept at communicating in a collaborative team environment and seeking optimum solutions with other team members.
• Knowledge of the AGILE SCRUM methodology of project management.
• A service-oriented attitude when in a support role.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous start-up experience, and/or a resourceful innovative nature with an ability to streamline or develop efficient processes.
• Robotics product experience is a plus.
• M.S. in Systems Engineering or certificates of education in Systems Engineering practices.
• PMP certification is a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly and to lead operations and technical teams.
• Ability to prioritize and stay cool in a dynamic start-up environment.
• A hunger for learning and personal growth.