Program Manager IV (Aerospace)

About the role

The Program Manager IV for Defense & National Security is responsible for management of all phases of program execution. They develop all program management related documentation such as: monthly status reports, PDR/CDR matter, program planning documentation, program management related CDRLs and presentations of program materials to relatively large technical teams and management, subcontractors, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and monitors project(s) to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are maintained. Responsible for the project level profit and loss.
• Defines, generates, and reviews project management related material.
• Ensures that all required resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available for the program.
• Works closely with the assigned project staff to ensure adequate direction is provided regarding budgeting and execution of program.
• Works closely with the assigned project staff to ensure all program deliverables are met satisfactorily.
• Works closely with VTS management to ensure that all program risks and issues are identified early and proactively elevated and properly acted upon.
• Serves as primary customer contact for project information.
• Pursues follow-on and new business opportunities directly with customers.
• Ensure adherence to all internal Program Management processes.
• Participate in customer meetings, peer reviews, and problem-solving meetings.
• Input into creation of proposals for follow-on work.
• Travels up to 25% of the time to various customer locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• 15+ years of program management experience which includes 10 years managing DOD propulsion related programs.
• Prior responsibilities directly related to generating, managing, and owning Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Master Plans, Earned Value Management.
• Direct experience in managing large Subcontracts.
• Experience managing programs for the U.S. Government Customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with emphasis in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Management of rocket propulsion defense system programs.
• Management of Missile Defense Agency programs with MAP/PMAP requirements.
• Experience briefing executive management and customers on program status, risks, and future plans.

Skills

• Ability to multi-task in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Possess excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability to solve problems quickly and completely.
• Overall knowledge of Microsoft Office suite to include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Preferred experience in using Integrated Program Management Tools.
• Preferred basic understanding in solid rocket motor design and operation.

Other Requirements

• Travel up to 25%, including the possibility of overnights within the continental US.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Must have a current DoD Secret Clearance.