Business Ops Lead/CAM Branch Manager

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Hypersonics Systems Division is seeking a Program Business Operations Lead and CAM Branch Manager to join their team. In support of the Portfolio Program Manager, the individual will perform program business operations functions for the team involved with the design and development of advanced technology military missile systems and subsystems. The position will have responsibility for planning, tracking, and execution of complex tasking within technical, schedule, and budget constraints. Additionally, this position will lead a team of Control Account Managers, providing daily direction, performing performance appraisals, and ensuring proper training and career development for the team. The program involves diverse technology areas including electronics, guidance, navigation and control, power generation, structures, payload integration, and system integration. The position will also have periodic interactions with external customers and senior company leadership. Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, hypersonic weapon system solutions, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. The team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Requirements

• BA degree in Finance or Business/Program Management or equivalent and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting a multi-year development/production program valuing more than $100M.
• Cost estimating and Budget management.
• Organizational/IPT development.
• Leading a diverse team.
• Disciplined metric-driven business management.
• Effective communication of information between various functional disciplines as well as strong briefing skill with Sr. Gov’t customers (SES, General Staff) and C level leadership.
• Strong understanding of hardware development, manufacturing, procurement, production, and integration.
• Experience successfully leading in an IPT organizational structure focused on engineering design, manufacturing and/or supply chain activities.

Nice To Haves

• Flight Programs (Missile, Space Launch or Rocket launch systems).
• Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience in strategic and tactical planning is desirable.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Proven history of working in a team environment, fostering communication, listening to teammate concerns and reconciling internal issues or differences.
• Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with measured and articulate communication skills.
• Analytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Portfolio Program Manager (PM) / Control Account Managers (CAMs) in establishing labor/staffing plans.
• Provide support in identifying changes between current vs projected staffing levels.
• Performance appraisals, career planning and training for CAM team.
• Provide support to ensure compliance to the Program Communication Plan.
• Provide support to ensure clear, concise communications both internally and with customers and subcontractors.
• Provide support to Cost/Finance / Earned Value Management (EVM) in establishing and managing Cost, Schedule and Technical (Scope) baselines and performance.
• Provide support to Contracts in adhering to contractual requirements and deliverables.
• Provide support to Portfolio Program Manager (PM) and Finance Manager in Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Plan development.
• Provide support to Portfolio Program Manager (PM) and Finance Manager in establishing and maintaining the annual business forecast.
• Provide support and participate on the Risk Board as needed.
• Provide support to PMs in decision making for the program.
• Provide support to PMs in establishing the program infrastructure (i.e., Work Processes, Procedures, Tools).
• Ensure all products and services are delivered per contract.
• Ensure application of approved Work Processes and Roles, Responsibilities & Authorities (RRA).
• Provide support to program execution in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assimilate content and prepare draft for PM review/approval for Division: Weekly Status, Monthly Business Reviews, Program: Program Management Reviews (internal and external), and Other as required.
• Provide support to EVM and CAMs in establishing/maintaining CAM battle rhythm/activities.
• Provide support and direction to CAMs regarding responsibilities and requirements.
• Establish/maintain regular office hours for consults/discussion.
• Provide support to Compliance and Contracts to ensure prompt delivery of required CDRLs per contract requirements.
• Provide proposal support to Program Management Office.

Benefits

• Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager