Program Manager

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as primary focal point for contract performance to include technical, staffing, cost, schedule and security performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, managing resources, budgets, risks.
• Plan, direct, schedule and manage the timely and successful completion of tasks and contract deliverables.
• Be the primary point of contact for the Sponsor for contract overall performance and deliverables; and coordinate on activities and maintain Sponsor relationships.
• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive plans, systems, procedures and policies to ensure a sound process and adherence to guidelines and operational security.
• Implement and manage transition activities for effective and smooth program start-up.
• Develop, schedule and manage procurement activities including overseeing sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management processes to ensure cost-effective, timely, and compliant acquisition of goods and services.
• Ensure program compliance with personnel and operational security processes and requirements.
• Collaborate effectively on activities with relevant corporate functions to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare and deliver reports and organize meetings with the Sponsor in accordance with all deliverables.
• Manage a program management team, including hiring, training and managing personnel if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS/SCI with Poly
• EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree Required
• Qualifications:
  • In-depth knowledge of the Sponsor’s organization and ability to apply that background, skills and knowledge to meet Sponsor requirements.
  • At least five years of experience with programmatic forecasting, managing and controlling cost and budgets and achieving relevant financial metrics.
  • Eight to 10 years of program management experience leading programs of similar size and complexity.
  • Demonstrated strong experience and skills in procurement, leadership, security, management and cost management.
  • Strong understanding and demonstrated ability to maintain Sponsor operational security and personnel security standards and requirements.
  • Excellent people skills, sound judgment, and solid situational awareness in any environment.
  • Flexibility, ability to work well in a stressful environment and handle multiple managerial and technical tasks.
  • Excellent organizational, reporting, and briefing skills.
  • Computer literacy, ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • PMP certification
  • Previous industry experience managing projects of a similar size and scope.

Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.
• This job will primarily be in an Office Setting.