Program Manager - Defense

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Job Summary:
The Program Manager is responsible for leading larger technical programs within the Defense Engineering Department. Activities include managing customer communications, creating project planning documents, and leading teams to successful completion of project technical deliverables. Focus will be on Cost, Schedule, and Performance management of the program. The position will interface with all parts of the organization, in addition to customers, sub-contractors, etc.
Develop project schedules and resource plans, monitor and report on project cost, schedule, performance;
communicate project status reports internally and for customers; develop and maintain project risk and issue
reporting; develop and maintain project management and contract tracking tools and dashboard reporting;
Assist in analysis of RFPs and contracts to communicate key scope elements, informing pricing, proposal
development, and sub-contracting activity; Work with the purchasing organization to initiate, implement, and
track key sub-contracts; Develop project costs for bids and proposals.
As Program Manager, you will:

• Support department needs associated with Business development and Forecasting
• Lead internal teams in design reviews and presentations of program status to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage manpower planning, personnel utilization, resource assignment, and program metrics
• Manage all cost aspects of the program from cradle to end of life. This includes leading the RFP process, to monthly reporting of program performance, to program closeout.
• Lead all schedule aspects of the program to ensure all teams are meeting their scheduled deliverables and customer need dates are met. Actively manage risk and develop work arounds to meet program objectives.
• Lead all performance aspects of the program to ensure the collective team meets or exceeds the customers expectations/requirements as it relates to the Statement of Work (SOW)
• Instill a positive working environment where teams thrive and grow together to meet their common goals/objectives. Lead by example, work to implement/improve processes/procedures and work instructions.

To be considered as a Program Manager, you will need:

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in program management practices and execution for government and defense industry and working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
• Minimum 4 years of program management experience and/or leading cross functional teams to established goals.
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain security clearance, minimum secret level
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to understand staffing demand and supply data metrics; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively meet program staffing requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or other related field
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects

A successful candidate may also have:

• Project Management Certification (PMI / PMP or other)
• Secret or higher security clearance
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Additional Information:

• Direct Reports: 0 – 2
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

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