Program Manager

Program manager with technical acumen to lead our Counter drone team, with focus on the technical planning, execution and integration of sub systems of Counter drone system. The applicant must drive the development of technical solutions, ensuring they meet the program's technical, performance, and security requirements. He should work with cross-functional teams and collaborate with hardware and software engineers, systems architects, and quality assurance teams to ensure the technical integrity of the solution. The applicant should be to identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure that technical roadblocks are resolved efficiently. should have led similar programs in past and have professional acumen/ experience in deep technical understanding of drone threats, counter-drone systems.

Key accountability

• Lead the technical planning, develop detailed project plan, roadmap. Oversee integration of sub systems of Counter drone solutions.  
• Collaborate with customers, government agencies, and defense organizations to define project requirements and ensure alignment with their operational needs. 
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors, ensuring timely delivery of components and services necessary for the systems development and deployment.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and that technical requirements are understood and met. Collaborate with hardware and software engineers, systems architects, and quality assurance teams to ensure the technical integrity of the solution.
• Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure that technical roadblocks are resolved efficiently. Address and resolve any technical issues that arise during the development and deployment process.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and testing results. Prepare and present technical progress reports, performance metrics, and technical reviews to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and coordinate system testing, validation, and performance evaluation, ensuring that systems meet technical specifications and customer requirements. 
• Manage field testing and simulation exercises to validate the performance and reliability of counter-drone systems under various conditions

Qualification:

    BE/B.Tech Electronics/ Electrical, (Top 50 in NIRF) 

•    PMP or similar project management certification 

•    Min of 12-15years experience

•    Experience in technical program management, systems engineering, or product development in the defense or aerospace industry.

•    Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and manage complex, technically challenging projects.

•    Experience in developing and integrating complex defense systems, preferably counter-UAV or counter-drone      solutions

•    Familiarity with systems integration, hardware development, and defense industry standards.

•    Experience with defense acquisition procedures (DAP 2020).