Program Manager

About the role

This Program Manager position leads and executes the planning, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure projects and programs are completed on-time and within budget. The role collaborates closely with customers and internal cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain, while guiding and mentoring the Program Management Team. Responsibilities include planning and identifying project resources, preparing budgets and cashflow forecasts, actively monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed through weekly and monthly reviews.

This role is located onsite at the Saxonburg, PA location.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs/projects by assisting with initial quoting and developing execution plans (from PO to final invoice and deliverable).
• Consult with the Proposal and Quoting Team to develop holistic cost, schedule, and workflow estimates with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain.
• Create Statements of Work (SOW).
• Review customer contracts (RFI/RFQ/RFP) to ensure proposed terms align with the SOW.
• Coordinate execution with Field Installation crews and/or subcontractors, as applicable.
• Process Change Orders (COs).
• Manage, maintain, and submit contracted documentation, status, and reports through program closeout.
• Coordinate Make/Buy evaluations with leadership, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to consider outsourcing engineering/drafting packages or component build-up while maintaining cost and schedule.
• Provide program leadership during design reviews.
• Develop, redline, and adapt program management workflows, processes, and procedures.
• Create and maintain overall schedules, progress-to-budget reports, ETCs (Estimation to Completion), KPIs, submittal logs, RFI logs, and meeting minutes.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience as a Project/Program Manager with a strong track record of successful program execution.
• Experience leading programs/projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Extensive execution experience in program management, project management, budgeting, estimating, change management, planning, and production sequencing.
• Knowledge and experience with Government Contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• PMP Certificate is a plus.
• Current DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel (1-2 times/month) or as required by the company or customers.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical information clearly.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to document artifacts clearly.
• Flexibility to adapt, adjust, and effectively communicate while leading a team to find solutions and drive execution.
• Self-motivated and proactive in anticipating customer needs before formal communication.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience troubleshooting complex issues.
• Experience leading and mentoring program/project managers.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise and mentor program/project managers.