Program Manager II

Responsibilities

• Supports the Lead Program Manager in the execution of the entire program lifecycle
• Project manages external and internal SRM program execution, from initial program plan definition through ultimate mission success and sunset.
• Provides shaping and drives programmatic, technical, and operational objectives, while ensuring contract compliance and on-time delivery through resource aligning
• Serve as a customer point of contact (POC), manage contract scope, prepare material for and host regular customer check-in meetings, and lead the preparation of contract deliverables
• Responsible for tracking and maintaining the program budget, schedule, risk, and Key Results (KRs) and their performance; regular monitoring and reporting on program health, including supporting the creation of Program Review material preparation and presentation.
• Supports risk and opportunity management through all stages: identify, track, mitigate, manage, and disposition.
• Participates as a stakeholder and support in the lifecycle of defense proposal development, including strategy, planning, writing, and submission, to secure new business opportunities and contracts with programmatic realism.
• Collaborates with team members to write, review, and deliver technical deliverables.
• Estimates resource and material needs for the project/product.
• Works in a collaborative team environment on quick reaction projects and have regular contact with customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business.
• 3+ years of experience as a technical program manager, project or team lead.
• Demonstrated leadership in aerospace or another highly technical program.
• Prior experience as a project engineer, program manager, or team lead in a production or manufacturing role managing schedules and delegating tasks.
• Passion for creatively developing a program plan despite resource constraints and the flexibility to adapt as inputs rapidly change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to pull data into a coherent presentation, paper, or briefing for customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding and experience with Microsoft Suite or practical experience implementing Earned Value Management (EVM) tools on projects.
• Technical expertise in manufacturing, design, test, analysis, or integration.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Able to work on-site in Berthoud, Colorado 3-days per week
• This position requires that the employee be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Secret Clearance.

Desired Experience

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA.
• Strong understanding of aerospace industry standards and requirements.
• Demonstrated success in complex program definition and management.
• DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher.