Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Navitas is ready to invest in you!  We are seeking a Director of the Program Management Office who will manage the program/project managers responsible for research projects or manufactured products, track and improve cross-departmental business processes and tools, coordinate key cross-functional business activities and meetings, and ensure compliance with governance requirements and consistency in project management practices.

Essential/Key Functions

• Alignment with Executive Team: Ensure priorities align with customer and stakeholder goals.
• Leadership in Problem-Solving: Lead systemic problem-solving, conflict resolution, and solution development.
• Project Management: Manage and communicate strategic project tasks and commitments.
• Risk Management: Proactively manage scope, identify potential risks, and develop contingency plans.
• Status Meetings: Conduct regular executive status and coordination meetings internally and with customers.
• Financial Tracking: Track portfolio revenue and costs, compiling monthly reports for review.
• Customer Support: Work with account management and sales teams to provide contractual reports.
• Proposal Support: Assist the sales team with proposal development for new projects.
• Process Optimization: Lead efforts to improve company work processes and methodologies.
• Advisory Role: Provide support and assistance to other directors as needed.
• Team Performance: Responsible for meeting team targets and key performance indicators.
• Support Strategic Activities: Participate in activities to support the leadership team's strategic goals.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow all safety guidelines and operate safely.
• Physical Presence: Maintain a physical presence on the job.
• Read and Follow Instructions: Comprehend instructions and follow established procedures.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Management Responsibilities

Manage Program Managers, Business Tools/Process Design activities, Cross-Functional Business activities, and Process Governance activities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a STEM discipline is required
• Master’s degree in business, Systems Engineering, or Program Management is highly desirable.
• 20+ years of experience in program/project management, systems engineering, technical project leadership, and/or operations.
• 10+ years of directly managing Program Managers, systems engineers, or other technical individuals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comfortable supporting US military-funded work and building products for military testing and use.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and motivational skills.
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and visual.
• Detail-oriented with persuasive skills through data and analysis.
• Technical comprehension of battery system design architecture and applications.
• Team-based problem-solving experience using structured methods like 8D and Six Sigma.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project and other collaborative tools (e.g., Smartsheet).
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Experience with Lithium-Ion battery products and electrical/electronic product development and launch.
• Experience with government-funded program management (e.g., DOD, DOE, DOT).
• PMP certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the employee must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Navitas/East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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