Program Manager V

Job Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for planning and managing programs to attain cost, schedule, and performance goals. They will interface with customers, both internal and external, to communicate requirements and ensure all parties are aligned and working together toward the program's objectives. This role will lead a $50+ million-dollar program within a high-volume defense manufacturing environment, providing oversight to 4–5 subcontractors, and applying strong Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Manage the cost, schedule and requirements of assigned programs.
• Responsible for P&L performance of program.
• Manage program lifecycle: development, engineering, manufacturing & end-of-life.
• Manage customer relationships.
• Negotiate key issues with the customer, both financial and program based.
• Working knowledge of risk/opportunity management and defense contract types.
• Identify growth opportunities within current programs.
• Develop bid strategy and coordinate bid efforts.
• Create, analyze data and performance metrics to support program decisions.
• Analyze financial information relative to bids and program progress.
• Support business development in customer pursuit and lead generation.
• Prepare and supply information for annual sales plans and budgets.
• Travel to support customer and program meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & License or Certification

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Business, Project Management, or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience managing government programs.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing international programs.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is required.

Skills and Abilities

• Must possess or be able to acquire a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of the Defense acquisition and budget process.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, when required.

Travel/Physical Requirements

• 25% Domestic and International Travel Requirement.
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
• This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment.
• The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant.

Benefits Highlights

• Healthcare: Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance.
• Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:
• 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• 5/8s
• 4/10s
• 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

• Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

Accessibility

• If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com

Disclaimer

• This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties.
• The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.