Program Manager

Fiber Materials•Biddeford, ME

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About The Position

FMI is seeking a motivated, goal-oriented Program Manager to join its Program Management team. The position plans, directs, and coordinates activities for key contract and development programs, including planning, executing, and evaluating programs against established timelines and budgets. The Program Manager oversees program development from initiation through closure, coordinates schedules, pricing, and technical performance, and works with program sponsors, stakeholders, internal teams, and subcontractors to achieve program results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Engineering and/or Business Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of Project or Program Management experience.
Must possess and be eligible to obtain and maintain a USG clearance.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust focus and workflow as priorities and needs change.
Highly motivated self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong execution and customer focus, with a drive for results.
Ability to interface with all levels of internal management, program sponsors, and subcontractors.
Strong business acumen, action orientation, and timely decision-making capabilities.
Good listening skills and interpersonal savvy.
Expertise in the Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Planning and/or production management experience preferred.
DoD and/or Aerospace program management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage program development from initiation to closure.
Oversee program scheduling, pricing, and technical performance.
Ensure master plans and schedules are followed, and direct others toward successful program completion.
Be accountable for program results alongside the program sponsor.
Work with the program sponsor and stakeholders to develop program charters defining scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and schedule.
Create work breakdown structures and estimate the effort required for each task.
Develop program schedules and coordinate with the planning department and contracts manager to align them with customer schedule requirements.
Communicate expectations clearly to the organization, team members, and stakeholders.
Act as a mediator between stakeholders, team members, and operations.
Resolve issues and problems throughout program and project cycles.
Track and report program milestones, provide weekly status reports, and establish a regular cadence of program reviews.
Develop and monitor metrics to measure execution.
Develop an understanding of costs and manage cost-estimating efforts.
Work with internal stakeholders to articulate costs and schedules for proposal development.
Develop Program Management tools and best practices.