Sr. Software Program Manager
Lucix Corporation, a subsidiary of HEICO’s Electronic Technologies Group has steadily evolved to become the world leader in RF Active and Passive Units, Subsystems, and Assemblies, for Commercial, Civil and Defense Satellite Payloads. Lucix also provides RF hardware for Airborne and Ground Systems. All hardware is designed, qualified, manufactured, tested, and delivered from Lucix facilities in California, USA.We are seeking an experienced Sr. Software Program Manager to join our team.In the role of Senior Software Program Manager (Sr. PM), you are responsible for leading and managing software-intensive Lucix space program(s) and the assigned program personnel. Lucix uses an integrated program team (IPT) process, where personnel are assigned from functional departments including software, systems, hardware engineering, operations, quality and finance. The Sr. PM is empowered to lead the team to meet technical, cost and schedule requirements. Candidates with strong software development or software engineering management experience who are ready to transition into broader program management are encouraged to apply.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesManage program cost, schedule and technical performance according to budget and customer requirementsLead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) through matrix management of Software, Systems, Hardware Engineering, Operations, Quality and Finance resourcesOwn software program execution across the development life cycle, including requirements, architecture/planning, implementation, integration, verification/validation, release and sustainment activitiesWork with software leadership to establish development plans, sprint/release objectives, milestones, staffing needs, dependencies and completion criteriaMonitor software execution using appropriate development methods and metrics, including Agile/Scrum sprints, iterative/spiral development, backlog/burndown, DevSecOps and CI/CD practices as applicableCoordinate software, firmware, FPGA and hardware dependencies and drive timely resolution of integration issues, technical risks and schedule conflictsResponsible for customer engagement and communication during program execution, including software status, risks, recovery plans and technical/programmatic tradeoffsDevelop program and risk plans over the program life cycle, from proposal through deliveryDevelop overall program plans and work-breakdown-structure (WBS) in coordination with Engineering and Operations, including software development and integration timelinesDevelop program budget (labor, material and other direct costs (ODC)) in accordance with WBS, with inputs from functional organizationsProvide monthly Earned Value Management System (EVMS) updates, with inputs from functional departments, in coordination with program financeProvide Program Status including cost and schedule, software/hardware progress, contractual submittals, risks and action itemsCoordinate internal gated design/program reviews and customer Design Reviews (EQSR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR), ensuring technical and programmatic requirements are metConduct regular Executive Program reviews using established reporting tools and ensure timely closure of program activitiesSupport bids and proposals, in coordination with business development leadership, by generating management proposals, statements of compliance, schedules and cost estimatesBenefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees which includes:Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid Time Off and HolidaysHSA and FSATraditional 401(k) with company match Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD Voluntary Coverages (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)Tuition Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramWe have a 9/80 workweek that provides employees with every other Friday offEqual Opportunity EmployerLucix Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.Salary: Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.