Program Manager

About the role

The Program Manager will lead all sustainment programs for the Mission business area, which focuses on operational test product lines, sensor fusion, and multi-domain testing at the edge of deployment. This role requires excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure program execution meets mission objectives and customer expectations. A successful candidate will be action-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of a critical program to deliver products that are technically acceptable on-time and in a cost-effective manner
• Applying Earned Value (EV) techniques to monitor and control the Performance Measurement Baseline
• Performing Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities for program budget including development of budgetary baseline, review of actual costs and managing variance analysis, monthly Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) updates, Estimate At Complete (EAC) analysis, and sales forecast updates
• Creating and maintaining resource loaded Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and developing actionable plans to ensure on-time / early completion
• Managing program Risks & Opportunities
• Interfacing with critical suppliers, subcontractors and Textron Systems' internal Procurement/Subcontracts organization to communicate program updates/changes to and from the supplier
• Coordinating formal briefs, meetings and reviews with customers and company leaders
• Working closely with the customer's Program Manager(s) and communicating program progress both internally and externally
• Leading proposal generation and submittals to the customer
• Mentor and foster new Project Management talent

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or similar discipline required
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years of Program Management experience in the defense industry
• Experience evaluating program Risks and Opportunities
• Understanding of Earned Value Management principles
• Proposal lead or business capture experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS office
• This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving a Secret level security clearance. Qualified applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for a Secret clearance

Desired Skills

• PMP Certification or equivalent
• Advanced Degree preferred
• Prior US military or defense / aerospace industry experience
• Experience using Salesforce

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave