{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0d1c8ff14b3406ecf6401691","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d1c8ff14b3406ecf6401691","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d1c8ff14b3406ecf6401691","title":"Sr Program Manager","description":"Overview:\nRapiscan Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets security and inspection systems worldwide. Our products range from hand held metal detectors to Real Time Tomography used to inspect baggage, cargo, people, vehicles and other objects for people, weapons, explosives, drugs, money, and other contraband. Rapiscan Systems security and inspection devices can be found in a wide range of locations such as, airports, border crossings, railway stations, seaports and terminals, government and military installations and nuclear facilities.\n\nWe are looking for a Senior Program Manager that'll serve as the primary customer interface and leads the successful execution of complex programs and contracts, ensuring all deliverables meet customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements. This role drives cross‑functional, geographically dispersed teams to deliver on commitments while proactively managing risks, scope changes, and performance to achieve customer satisfaction. Through strong communication, financial oversight, and relationship management, the Senior Program Manager ensures on‑time delivery, business performance, and long‑term customer partnerships.\nResponsibilities:\nServes as primary customer point of contact for execution of assigned customer contract(s) and related projects. Performs as direct interface for customer personnel relative to execution of new and existing contracts/orders and management of any customer issues.\nDrives day to day team activities to meet program milestones/deliverables and track progress.\nEnsure program/project deliverables are compliant with contractual requirements and regulations, including monthly status reports and monthly Program Management Reviews.\nExecute internal and external programs in accordance with business and corporate objectives and customer statement of work.\nDirect and manage program development from beginning to end, overseeing quality control throughout program lifecycle\nEstimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals, and where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel.\nDevelop project work break down structures (WBS), delivery team structure, projects plans, scheduling, cost structures, with clearly defined and communicated projects goals and key success factors.\nEnsure that a Project file is created and maintained to establish and record key information and events relating to individual projects.\nProvide leadership to a geographically dispersed, matrixed program support team to review/assess contract requirements, ensure complete contract compliance and on-time completion of all deliverables, and to define and coordinate program solutions as required.\nMonitor and control progress of the project through various stages, from Sales to Engineering, into Manufacturing and through Installation and Commissioning via effective work package management.\nProactively manage changes in program scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.\nIdentify and manage project dependencies and critical path.\nImplement and manage Project Management, Risk & Opportunity, Lessons Learned and Earned Value Management System processes and repositories in compliance with global company standards Manage project risks and issues, escalating to management and customer wherever necessary.\nExercise judgment and delegated authority for planning, directing, coordinating and executing complex project/programs.\nTrack and report project performance (milestones & budget adherence).\nProvide internal business performance tracking and reporting/forecasting for each assigned program including delivery status, contract issues, revenue, margin and cash flow position, risks and opportunities, key actions/escalations to ensure business performance success.\nLiaise with program stakeholders with keen ability to adjust communication depending on audience.\nWork closely with sales personnel, proposal team, and other organizations to identify and pursue new and/or follow-on business opportunities.\nBuild, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the program.\nConduct program postmortems and formulate recommendations for continued improvement.\nWillingness to commute to and frequently work at customer offices and work sites required.\nAbility to maintain a passport with the ability to travel out of state within the US and internationally up to 25%.\nUphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.\nDemonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.\nIt is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.\nDuties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting, or a technical field required.\nProgram Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.\nA minimum of twelve (12) years of related government program management experience in leading customer programs/projects on high technology equipment and/or service contracts.\nSuccessful past performance with City of Los Angeles / Los Angeles County on a complex construction or high technology capital equipment deployment is preferred.\nMust be capable of obtaining a TSA security clearance.\nExperience in leading programs on DHS TSA programs is desirable.\nExperience working in the aviation industry and with Non-TSA DHS programs or DOD programs is a plus.\nKnowledge of the TSA Transport Security Equipment Qualification Process, and experience assembling and managing Qualification Data Packages a plus.\nKnowledge of or experience with airport security, baggage handling systems and x-ray baggage scanners is a plus.\nExperience in building, managing, and leading cross functional matrixed teams in a fast paced and challenging business environment.\nMust be able to prioritize multiple tasks with competing priorities.\nStrong customer relationship skills and customer focus are required, including ability to maintain high customer satisfaction while also ensuring all company goals and objectives are met.\nStrong working knowledge of acquisition processes, proposal development, contract negotiations, and executing varied contract types.\nDemonstrated strong team building and collaboration abilities with effective leadership for this level of responsibility.\nExcellent and effective communication, presentation, and analytical and problem-solving skills.\nThorough knowledge of all appropriate ethical standards.\nAdvanced working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.\nExperience working with an R&D and/or a Product Manufacturing Company.\nPlease review our benefits here: Life at OSI\nThe specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\n\nNOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES\nOSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veterans\n\nKnow Your Rights\n\nPoster Link:\nhttps://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf\n\nOSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.","company":"Rapiscansystems","rawCompany":"rapiscansystems","city":"Industry","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:58:59.909Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"561611","title":"Investigation and Personal Background Check Services","slug":"investigation-and-personal-background-check-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr Program Manager","description":"Overview:\nRapiscan Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets security and inspection systems worldwide. Our products range from hand held metal detectors to Real Time Tomography used to inspect baggage, cargo, people, vehicles and other objects for people, weapons, explosives, drugs, money, and other contraband. Rapiscan Systems security and inspection devices can be found in a wide range of locations such as, airports, border crossings, railway stations, seaports and terminals, government and military installations and nuclear facilities.\n\nWe are looking for a Senior Program Manager that'll serve as the primary customer interface and leads the successful execution of complex programs and contracts, ensuring all deliverables meet customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements. This role drives cross‑functional, geographically dispersed teams to deliver on commitments while proactively managing risks, scope changes, and performance to achieve customer satisfaction. Through strong communication, financial oversight, and relationship management, the Senior Program Manager ensures on‑time delivery, business performance, and long‑term customer partnerships.\nResponsibilities:\nServes as primary customer point of contact for execution of assigned customer contract(s) and related projects. Performs as direct interface for customer personnel relative to execution of new and existing contracts/orders and management of any customer issues.\nDrives day to day team activities to meet program milestones/deliverables and track progress.\nEnsure program/project deliverables are compliant with contractual requirements and regulations, including monthly status reports and monthly Program Management Reviews.\nExecute internal and external programs in accordance with business and corporate objectives and customer statement of work.\nDirect and manage program development from beginning to end, overseeing quality control throughout program lifecycle\nEstimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals, and where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel.\nDevelop project work break down structures (WBS), delivery team structure, projects plans, scheduling, cost structures, with clearly defined and communicated projects goals and key success factors.\nEnsure that a Project file is created and maintained to establish and record key information and events relating to individual projects.\nProvide leadership to a geographically dispersed, matrixed program support team to review/assess contract requirements, ensure complete contract compliance and on-time completion of all deliverables, and to define and coordinate program solutions as required.\nMonitor and control progress of the project through various stages, from Sales to Engineering, into Manufacturing and through Installation and Commissioning via effective work package management.\nProactively manage changes in program scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.\nIdentify and manage project dependencies and critical path.\nImplement and manage Project Management, Risk & Opportunity, Lessons Learned and Earned Value Management System processes and repositories in compliance with global company standards Manage project 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work at customer offices and work sites required.\nAbility to maintain a passport with the ability to travel out of state within the US and internationally up to 25%.\nUphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.\nDemonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.\nIt is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.\nDuties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting, or a technical field required.\nProgram Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.\nA minimum of twelve (12) years of related government program management experience in leading customer programs/projects on high technology equipment and/or service contracts.\nSuccessful past performance with City of Los Angeles / Los Angeles County on a complex construction or high technology capital equipment deployment is preferred.\nMust be capable of obtaining a TSA security clearance.\nExperience in leading programs on DHS TSA programs is desirable.\nExperience working in the aviation industry and with Non-TSA DHS programs or DOD programs is a plus.\nKnowledge of the TSA Transport Security Equipment Qualification Process, and experience assembling and managing Qualification Data Packages a plus.\nKnowledge of or experience with airport security, baggage handling systems and x-ray baggage scanners is a plus.\nExperience in building, managing, and leading cross functional matrixed teams in a fast paced and challenging business environment.\nMust be able to prioritize multiple tasks with competing priorities.\nStrong customer relationship skills and customer focus are required, including ability to maintain high customer satisfaction while also ensuring all company goals and objectives are met.\nStrong working knowledge of acquisition processes, proposal development, contract negotiations, and executing varied contract types.\nDemonstrated strong team building and collaboration abilities with effective leadership for this level of responsibility.\nExcellent and effective communication, presentation, and analytical and problem-solving skills.\nThorough knowledge of all appropriate ethical standards.\nAdvanced working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.\nExperience working with an R&D and/or a Product Manufacturing Company.\nPlease review our benefits here: Life at OSI\nThe specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\n\nNOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES\nOSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veterans\n\nKnow Your Rights\n\nPoster Link:\nhttps://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf\n\nOSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:58:59.909Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:58:59.909Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Rapiscansystems","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Industry","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"0d1c8ff14b3406ecf6401691"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d1c8ff14b3406ecf6401691"}}