Applied Research Associates (ARA) is seeking a Program Manager (PM) at our Lafayette, CO location with a passion for doing work of national importance and a talent for managing RF hardware development and production projects. This individual will manage a multidisciplinary project team of engineers, technicians, and support personnel, as well as various fabrication and test equipment and processes, needed to assemble and integrate various antenna systems. These systems are made up of an assortment of electrical, mechanical, and RF components that are configured and combined to realize novel high-performance antenna solutions. The PM will oversee day-to-day execution of project tasks and ensure successful completion within the allotted budget and schedule. This individual will utilize and direct the appropriate ARA personnel and equipment, acquire supplier materials and services, and directly interface with clients as required to achieve project objectives. Other duties include coordination of local resources with supervisors and support from corporate administrative staff. The selected applicant will become an employee-owner and share core values of freedom, service, passion, and growth.

SALARY RANGE:  $120,000-$140,000 dependent upon experience and educational level. 

Responsibilities of the PM include, but are not limited to:

Delegating Workforce and Equipment Tasks and ActivitiesA Meeting Project Budget and Schedule Requirements Procuring Project Materials and Supplies Managing Vendor Performance, Budget, and Schedule Providing Updates to the Client and the Antenna Product Manager Continually Improving Project Execution and Processes Coordinating Required Project Security and Safety Protocols

 

The candidate must possess strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills to lead members of the project team and be familiar with conventional manufacturing and measurements processes. The candidate must not only preserve but enhance client, team, and vendor relationships. This position requires a disciplined and organized individual to plan tasks, manage supplies, schedule personnel and equipment, enforce quality control, and promote a safe, secure, and clean work environment for the team.

What the Program Manager will do at ARA’s Lafayette, CO office:

Generate and coordinate project plans and schedules of personnel and equipment. Utilize site production processes, tools, equipment, and facilities. Cultivate an efficient, positive, collaborative, state-of-the-art, work environment.

Program Manager Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited school in technical or business-related area. Minimum of 12 years’ experience in program management of hardware development and production.

Preferences for the Program Manager:

Knowledge of computer, mechanical, and electrical equipment. Graduate Degree in Engineering and/or Business w/10+ years’ experience in program management of RF hardware Military Officer with Extensive Leadership Experience. Experience building and managing project teams and assets.

Employees working 30+ have FT benefits! Such as:

Medical - Traditional or Consumer (High-Deductible) PPO Dental Vision (401(k) - Roth and/or Traditional Employee Stock Ownership Plan Personal Leave Paid Holidays FMLA​​ Short- and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance and AD&D Plus, other benefits. Apply to find out more!

All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Plan if they meet requirements.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1,800 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees’ contributions not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, applicants need to apply at careers.ara.com for the Program Manager position, Job Code: PROGR008435.