Business Ops Lead/CAM Branch Manager

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

4d•$131,300 - $237,350•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Hypersonics Systems Division is seeking a Program Business Operations Lead and CAM Branch Manager to join our team. In support of the Portfolio Program Manager, the individual will perform program business operations functions for the team involved with 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, perform performance appraisals and ensure 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 our external customer and senior company leadership.

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. Includes: Division: Weekly Status, Monthly Business Reviews Program: Program Management Reviews (internal and external) 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