Business Team Leader

Nextdeavor • North Hollywood, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Become a Key Player as a Business Team Leader. You will lead a multi-disciplinary, customer-focused business team to deliver program objectives and ensure contract and schedule commitments are met. You will influence cross-functional priorities and work closely with Program Management, Contract Administration, Customer Service, and external customers. Onsite at a manufacturing division site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, program management, or a similar discipline.
• Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in program management, business development, or manufacturing operations.
• Four or more years of team and project leadership experience with advanced planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and relevant government contracting regulations and clauses.
• Proficiency with program management concepts, tools, risk management, earned value techniques, and critical path analysis.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to identify high-risk contract terms.
• Strong financial acumen related to project cost and budgetary planning/control.
• Proficiency with standard software (e.g., Microsoft Office, SAP), project management, and database analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or professional project management certification

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams overseeing complex government contracts and ensure consistent approaches and alignment across programs.
• Define projects and outcome measures for cross-functional teams tied to major business programs.
• Establish and implement tactical and operational plans to achieve division objectives.
• Serve as the customer-to-company liaison on program performance and respond to significant customer inquiries.
• Direct development of major proposals and participate in contract negotiations impacting sales and earnings.
• Provide program status reporting, identify and resolve potential problems, and ensure contractual and schedule compliance.
• Advise site staff on program performance and contractual obligations; set priorities across multiple projects.
• Lead process improvements, training, and rollout efforts to institutionalize changes.

What This Job Offers

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