Full-Time
Director – Program Management Office
Posted on 8/30/2024
HRL Laboratories
501-1,000 employees
Develops cognitive systems for human-machine collaboration
Compensation Overview
$182.7k - $234.2kAnnually
Senior, Expert
Malibu, CA, USA
This position is onsite in Malibu, CA.
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
- Expertise in developing functional strategy, setting best practice, and implementing processes.
- Demonstrated extensive technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive program management and leadership skills.
- Experience as a system engineer on a project, including experience developing and deploying Systems Engineering processes and tools.
- Professional experience in proposal development. Strong understanding of U.S. government solicitations and requirements for proposals submissions.
- Experience leading in a matrixed organization, relying on your ability to collaborate and influence.
- Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, and professional and support staff.
- Candidates can demonstrate a high level of competency in recognized industry standards for program management of various government and commercial contract types.
- Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of progressively complex program administration experience for which at least 2 of these years will have been in a functional leadership role.
- Highly desired – candidates will have obtained a PMP.
- US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
- Develop, train, and oversee the implementation of the functional strategies and objectives for program management within HRL.
- Establish the baseline for which all programs will be managed to ensure that program execution will result in achieving the commitments made at proposal submittal.
- Lead the identification, development, and implementation of improvements for program management processes and tools which will support each HRL lab/center.
- Develop, guide and mentor program and project managers ensuring the desired competencies and behaviors are embedded in the way our programs are managed.
- Develop the performance metrics, dashboards and management tools that will be used to monitor the ongoing effectiveness of program management.
- Review underperforming programs with leadership, monitor and oversee successful mitigation of program performance misses.
- Engage in all phases of the program(s) from proposal through completion, to ensure quality, business, technical and financial objectives are attained.
- Increase HRL’s quality of engineering delivery through use of Systems Engineering people, processes, and tools.
- Influence the preparation of proposals, scope of work, basis of estimates, and financial terms and conditions of contracts.
- Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specifications.
HRL Laboratories focuses on research and development in advanced cognitive systems and human-machine collaboration, enhancing human cognitive abilities through artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The company develops solutions like the ICArUS project, which improves how machines interpret information, and the MEMES project, aimed at enhancing human memory. HRL operates on a project-based model, serving clients in the defense and high-tech sectors by delivering customized solutions and licensing technologies. The goal is to lead in creating cognitive systems that improve the interaction between humans and machines.
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1.9M
Headquarters
Malibu, California
Founded
1997
6 month growth
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HRL's data center cooling project could revolutionize energy efficiency in the industry.
- The company's focus on quantum technologies aligns with growing industry trends.
- HRL's collaboration with General Motors on electric vehicle magnets shows innovation in automotive.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition in quantum technology could challenge HRL's market position.
- Reliance on government contracts poses financial risks with potential funding shifts.
- Regulatory challenges in AI defense systems could delay HRL's projects.
What makes HRL Laboratories unique
- HRL Laboratories excels in cognitive systems enhancing human-machine collaboration.
- The company is a leader in AI-driven memory enhancement technologies.
- HRL's partnerships with Boeing and GM provide unique industry insights and opportunities.
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