Columbia, MD (Hybrid Eligible) · Information Technology
Job Title: Engineering Program Manager Department: Solution Engineering Reports to: SVP Vice President – Solution Engineering
Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security. We deliver solutions that protect and connect the world’s most critical networks. Owl’s product lines of cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions provide the strongest available security checkpoints for threat prevention and secure data availability. Our in-depth expertise in security engineering at the operating system level enables us to help government and commercial customers meet ever-evolving cyber security threats.
Job Summary:
Owl Cyber Defense is seeking a highly motivated, Engineering Program Manager with 10 or more years of experience and the demonstrated ability to successfully manage several complex projects simultaneously.
The Engineering Program Manager has overall accountability for project success and is responsible for planning and managing the project budget, scope, schedule, quality and resources... The successful candidate must be comfortable managing the technical and business components of a project. Successful coordination with Executive Management and leadership teams throughout the company is required. Familiarity and experience with Cybersecurity processes is essential.
The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills, flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments. Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and lead a team are required.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Education
BS or BA in Computer Sciences (or related)
Experience
10 or more years of day-to-day project management experience
Must have previous, hands-on technical engineering experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
PMP strongly preferred
Previous hands-on, technical experience (cybersecurity preferred) in Software, Systems or Test Engineering.
Direct project management for multiple, concurrent projects
Oversight and direction of technical and managerial work plans and tasks within contracted scope and budget
Resource management and control
Project cost, scope and schedule control and management
Application of internal business processes and procedures
Risk identification, management and mitigation
Interface with Government PM, COR and/or customer POCs for status reporting, problem escalation and general project communication
Ability to interpret and apply government and industry specifications, codes, guide-lines, and regulations to contract requirements
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Project
Working knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and experience managing of software projects
Must facilitate the definition of tasks that form a basis for project tracking, internal project roles and responsibilities, deliverables and milestones
Ensure that requirements are established, and that change control processes are followed
The ability to function independently and manage competing priorities and business requests spanning across business lines and external partners
Strong leadership, problem resolution and both written and verbal communication skills. This individual will interface with all levels of the organization
An active Top Secret clearance is required
About Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing cybersecurity solutions company, holding a firm leadership position in network security and secure information transfer. It is a privately-owned US company with offices in Columbia, MD and Danbury, CT. For more information, see http://www.owlcyberdefense.com.
Owl Cyber Defense is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.