Program Manager II

CAE • Arlington, TX

22h

About The Position

This position is responsible for overall program performance including schedule performance, cost performance, and customer affinity by executing the following duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Develop a trusted relationship with the customer and a keen understanding of their mission, success definition, and program / contract requirements Understand and take ownership of program performance Accurately assess and communicate program status to leadership and members of the program team Direct all phases of the program from inception to completion to include design, development, production and sustainment phases Develop relationships with program team members and lead the program team in successful execution.  Hold self and team accountable to program performance Develop concepts for growth and enhancements based on the customer’s mission, value set, and needs. Support program growth initiatives including program bid and proposal activities. Ensure that requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals Establish a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates internal and external stakeholders Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services. Report program status to senior management monthly Development and maintenance of the program integrated master schedule to include the internal and external milestones and phases as established by the respective program teams Establish and monitor adherence to program master plans and schedules, identify program problems, obtain solutions, direct allocation of resources Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedule are evident. Seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise Formally identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle. Obtain management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost, and schedule objectives Maintain program financial forecasts, report progress to financial objectives Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution. Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with customer. Coordinate with contracts manager on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations Ensure coordination across multiple programs and/or projects and with other product line leads

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Master’s Degree preferred
• PMI Certification preferred
• Minimum 10 years program performance and / or management related experience
• Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization (officer or Sr. enlisted) preferred
• An understanding of the DoD’s vision for the future fight and of the evolving capabilities under development to support that vision
• Must be a dynamic and energetic leader that fosters a team identity and a high-performance culture
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis
• The position requires coordinating and working with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills to advise team members and senior management on status and/or actions
• Microsoft Office Suite skills, including PowerPoint
• Active Secret security clearance preferred, Secret clearance issuance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment is required
• DoD High-energy and self-driven individual that can “make things happen” without a large support organization to depend on daily and knows how to manage his/her time wisely
• A personality style that is team oriented and has the success of the customer, program, organization, and business as his/her main objective
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
• Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.
• Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.
• Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.
• Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.
• All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop a trusted relationship with the customer and a keen understanding of their mission, success definition, and program / contract requirements
• Understand and take ownership of program performance
• Accurately assess and communicate program status to leadership and members of the program team
• Direct all phases of the program from inception to completion to include design, development, production and sustainment phases
• Develop relationships with program team members and lead the program team in successful execution.
• Hold self and team accountable to program performance
• Develop concepts for growth and enhancements based on the customer’s mission, value set, and needs.
• Support program growth initiatives including program bid and proposal activities.
• Ensure that requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals
• Establish a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts.
• Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services.
• Report program status to senior management monthly
• Development and maintenance of the program integrated master schedule to include the internal and external milestones and phases as established by the respective program teams
• Establish and monitor adherence to program master plans and schedules, identify program problems, obtain solutions, direct allocation of resources
• Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedule are evident.
• Seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise
• Formally identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle.
• Obtain management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost, and schedule objectives
• Maintain program financial forecasts, report progress to financial objectives
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution.
• Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with customer.
• Coordinate with contracts manager on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations
• Ensure coordination across multiple programs and/or projects and with other product line leads

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees