Lead, Program Management

L3HHCM20•Rockwall, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Program Manager is responsible for managing the relationship and performance of a strategically significant supplier. This individual ensures alignment between internal program requirements and supplier deliverables, driving quality, cost, and schedule objectives while mitigating risks and ensuring compliance. This role works cross-functionally with key internal stakeholders and serves as the main interface with the supplier organization. This role will be placed on long term in country assignment at a supplier facility in Israel for up to 5 years.

Requirements

Must Have an Active Secret Clearance, with ability to work Special Access Programs.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) process.
Demonstrated experience briefing and presenting to internal/external stakeholders at varying levels, up to/including executive leadership.
Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with contract, project schedule, and deliverables.
Demonstrated experience working as an “in country representative” with the ability to adapt and influence within local culture & customs.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing subcontractors responsible for developing military equipment.
Demonstrated experience with the program integrated master schedule (IMS), including data input/output and progress tracking on the program.
Experience managing programs within a DoD or Aerospace environment.
Understanding of customer procurement processes and government funding approval.
Program strategy and capture experience.
Experience leading cross functional teams and working across different business organizations and customer communities.
Experience in engineering or military operations.
Ability to fluently communicate in Hebrew a huge plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point-of-contact for all matters related to the key supplier.
Oversee and manage all phases of the supplier’s program lifecycle, from planning through execution and closure.
Monitor supplier performance, ensuring delivery on quality, schedule, and cost targets.
Facilitate regular meetings, business reviews, and milestone checks with the supplier.
Lead problem-solving efforts and corrective action planning for supplier-related issues.
Collaborate with internal engineering, procurement, quality, and legal teams to resolve issues and ensure contract compliance.
Manage risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning as it relates to supplier performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives jointly with the supplier to achieve program goals.
Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to Senior Leadership and key stakeholders.
May lead and mentor junior program managers or support staff involved in supplier oversight.