Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programs to ensure successful execution and delivery
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery before they become critical issues
• Communicate complex program management and financial issues to all levels, effectively linking program performance with financial results and product line strategy
• Approve resource requirements and cost estimates while leading integrated program teams through the IPDS process
• Ensure overall portfolio financial performance to AOP and STRAP
• Employ PM tools and development processes, including earned value management (EVM), statement-of-work (SOW), work-breakdown-structure (WBS), basis-of-estimate (BOE) management, scope / requirements management, scheduling, and cost management
• Establish and own a programmatic Management Operating System (MOS)
• Partner with Program Control (PC) team member(s) to review and analyze cost and schedule metrics to make data-driven resource decisions
• Drive critical program management policies as a change agent, including: Ensure Adherence to Flawless Launch and On Time Launch Change control and risk management identification & mitigation Baseline Management and Scope Change Control Operating Systems
• Drive Free of Charge Hardware achievement
• Collaborate and mentor integrated program teams and help onboard new program managers

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project engineering or program management related disciplines
• Proven track record of expertise using Earned Value Management tools and processes to manage complex program schedules and budgets
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience in risk management and problem-solving
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, accounting, project management or business
• PMP Certification
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with civil and military regulatory authority certification
• Working knowledge of USG and FAR contracting requirements