Country Manager

Constellis•Washington, DC

About The Position

The PM is responsible for managing the work scope, schedule and budget of all assigned projects. The PM prepares and manages assigned projects in accordance with approved Company Directives, department procedures and approved Project Execution Plans. The PM is responsible for coordinating support requirements with the HQ functional staffs. The PM is directly responsible for executing assigned projects within the projected scope, budget and schedule. The PM conducts scheduled (usually monthly) briefings on Program/Project status/progress explaining any cost or schedule variances that of costs scheduled or projected. The PM is responsible for updating and maintaining all associated records involved with the program/project. The PM is also responsible for the oversight of any sub-contractors assigned or employed on the Program/Project.

Requirements

Must have 10 years of general experience in program support and 4 years specialized experience in International support contracting, specifically in the Middle East.
Must have a strong training in program/project management background
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to lead in-house and multi-company teams across multiple functional areas
Strong financial background with understanding of Firm Fixed Price vs T&M contracts, revenue, expense, indirect, labor and contribution margin
Ideal candidate is an energetic, results-oriented performer with high growth potential
Demonstrated record of excellence, leading geographically separated project teams/ units in the Government services and commercial sector
Decisive; able to make critical business decisions often with incomplete information and within a compressed timeline
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s degree—preferably in a business-related field
Ability to travel internationally; willingness to conduct site visits to austere and potentially hostile locations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to lift, lower, carry, push or move objects up to 25 lbs. Various tasks may require intermittent standing or prolonged sitting, and the ability to walk, reach, kneel, crouch and handle work related supplies and tools.

Nice To Haves

Military/US Government experience
Advanced degree
Languages – Arabic, French, German preferred
PMP certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing leadership and programmatic (operational and financial) oversight to assigned contracts and/or subcontracted activities.
Responsible for developing, coordinating and executing plans for assigned projects
Instrumental in the development of scope, cost and schedule
Ensures compliance with corporate policies and Code of Business Ethics on all assigned projects
Lead the organization in the development of cost effective and innovative customer solutions
Manage proposal efforts in the role of a Capture Manager
Manage business activities IAW an approved Project Plan
Manage multiple overhead and project-specific schedule and budgets
Ensure projects are within specification, measured against cost, schedule and performance
Prepare and conduct scheduled Program/Project status briefings
Maintain positive communications with customers, subcontractors and develop customer relations strategies
Develop organizational depth through subordinate leader mentoring, performance management, professional development and succession planning
Responsible for supporting applicable PSC.1 requirements and the Security Operations Management System
Other duties as assigned