Program Manager III

CAE • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, staffs, manages, and controls an assigned program area (C-17 TS Device and Courseware Modifications and change management) from management of proposals through program lifecycles. This position specializes in leading and managing all device and courseware modification programs (Engineering Change Proposal [ECP], Contract Change Proposal [CCP], Rapid Response Efforts). Responsible for overall program performance including schedule performance, cost performance, and customer affinity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Masters Degree preferred
• PMP Certification preferred
• Minimum 10 years program management related experience
• Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization preferred
• Must be a dynamic and energetic leader that involves other team members in the decision making and change process
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree preferred
• PMP Certification preferred
• Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization preferred
• Active Secret security clearance preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of the program, from requirements analysis and initial planning through all phases, leading to successful product delivery and assuring a timely closeout of completed programs—ensuring that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded.
• Supports program bid and proposal activities; ensure that bids and proposal documentation meet the requirements of the request for proposal
• Develops and implements plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts; allocates and controls contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services; reports program status to senior management monthly
• Develops and maintains the program integrated master schedule including the internal and external milestones and phases as established by the respective program teams
• Establishes and monitors adherence to program master plans and schedules, identifies program problems, obtains solutions, directs allocation of resources
• Develops and implements corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedule are evident; seeks senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise
• Formally identifies, assesses, monitors, and mitigates risk throughout the program lifecycle; serves as primary the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving modification projects contract execution
• Actively seek new business and growth opportunities in coordination with business development
• Maintain program financial forecasts, report progress to financial objectives
• Serve as primary the primary interface with the customer on all C-17 modification matters.
• Partner with other C-17 TS program leaders to ensure consistent, mutually supportive efforts that put the program in a position to meet customer requirements and meet internal performance goals/metrics.
• Ability to clearly communicate program status, issues, risks, opportunities and plans to internal senior management
• Ensure coordination across multiple programs and/or projects and with other product line leads
• 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.

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: Senior