About Quartus

Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.

 

About The Program Management Office

The Program Management Office drives Quartus’ profitability and strategic growth by leading program pursuit and execution with integrity and a “People First” approach. We plan proposals and projects, manage project scope, budget, resources, and risks, ensure transparent communication with stakeholders, and report program performance. Emphasizing sequential phase execution, we prioritize customer goals, leveraging interdependencies between programs for optimal business development while meeting customer expectations.

This position will primarily support the Aerospace sector. Learn more about the Aerospace sector and key markets here.

 

What will you do?

As a Senior Program Manager in our San Diego office, you will lead a team of project and program managers and ensure that your direct reports are driving successful execution of their programs. As business needs dictate, you will supervise and drive the successful execution of complex engineering programs from conception to completion as an individual contributor.

 

Essential Job Functions:

·         Lead a team of 4-7 PMO staff (direct personnel reports)

o   Accountable for program performance of team

o   Foster team & group collaboration and high technical performance 

o   Mentor, motivate, and develop direct reports’ programmatic and people leadership skills

o   Help individual reports chart career paths, set goals, and track progress 

o   Evaluate/advocate for employee promotions 

o   Assess performance, constructively coach, perform Annual Performance Reviews

o   Maintain frequent two-way communication with team

o   Collaborate with PGMs to establish goals and career development plans for their direct reports

·         Program Leadership:

o   Manage 1 to 2 programs from concept to completion, ensuring that quality/customer expectations, budgetary, and timeline objectives are met

·         Resource Management:

o   Work closely with resource managers and team leads to allocate resources efficiently, optimizing utilization across projects while maintaining a high level of employee engagement

·         Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

o   Identify potential risks and challenges associated with projects and programs, developing comprehensive risk management plans to proactively address and mitigate these issues

·         Client Engagement:

o   Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted advisor and understanding their unique requirements.

o   Collaborate with the sales team to identify opportunities for business expansion for existing and new customers, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction

·         Process Improvement:

o   Champion a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating and enhancing program management methodologies, tools, and processes

·         Collaboration and Communication:

o   Foster a collaborative and transparent work environment, encouraging effective communication and knowledge sharing across project teams and departments

·         Strategy

o   Support Quartus strategic planning activities, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision, goals, and business strategy

 

Who is right for the job?

Quartus is looking for people to join the Quartus culture, not just the team. We are a company that makes decisions anchored in our values and our purpose “to build highly collaborative teams of lifelong learners and teachers that make bold and positive impacts.” These teams extend beyond Quartus as we live into our values.  We are looking for people who put people first, back all their actions with absolute integrity, and seek to satisfy their insatiable curiosity by taking bold approaches to the work they do.

 

Location

Position is based in San Diego, CA with a hybrid schedule.*

*The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training, performance, or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.

 

What are we looking for?

• BS in engineering or other STEM related field
• 15 years’ experience
• Experience with sensor payload system development
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

·         10 years in DoD related component systems development through low rate initial production

 

 

Compensation and Benefits

Senior Program Manager pay range: $138,677 – $226,597*

*This range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.

Referral eligibility: Tier 2

 

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.