Program Manager

Safari Land • Golden, CO

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About The Position

The Program Manager leads cross-functional teams in executing strategic customer and internal programs and projects from initiation through completion. The role coordinates engineering, manufacturing, procurement, project management, quality, and customer stakeholders to deliver work on time, within budget, and in line with technical and business objectives. It oversees the full program and project life cycle, from conception through delivery and installation, and provides senior leadership on government contracts while leading the project management team.

The Program Manager plans and implements work in accordance with contract requirements and budget constraints; defines deliverables, timelines, priorities, and milestones; leads project teams; and serves as the principal interface with customers. The role is accountable for meeting safety and quality requirements. It also establishes standardized project management processes, monitors financial performance using EVM tools with Accounting/Finance, and may support customer-site installation and coordination.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of program or project management experience.
• Demonstrated program and project management and client-relations experience in a design/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement Programs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently initiate programs or projects as assigned, and bring them to a timely and satisfactory conclusion.
• Ability to manage a team of engineers from diverse disciplines.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• CAPM or PMP certification or training; certifications are preferred but not required.
• EVM training related to revenue recognition.
• A security clearance.
• Knowledge of nuclear industry technologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, train, and mentor project managers and supporting staff.
• Develop standardized project management processes, templates, and tools for use throughout the business.
• Direct program and project development from beginning to end, including developing plans and communications documents, ensuring systems meet technical specifications, and coordinating mechanical, electrical, software, physics, and assembly activities.
• Define program and project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Communicate program and project expectations clearly and promptly to team members and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Operations Department members to report status, obtain approvals, resolve issues, and allocate and manage technical resources.
• Prepare and issue subcontracts to qualified vendors in accordance with delivery plans.
• Plan, control, execute, and finalize program and project activities within deadlines and budgets.
• Build and maintain customer and other relationships important to program and project success; serve as the principal customer point of contact.
• Analyze, monitor, and report revenue, hours billed, spending, and profitability against budgets using EVM tools in coordination with Accounting/Finance.
• Support program and project work at customer facilities as needed, including installation and on-site support coordination.
• Direct and assist with schedules, procurement, and required program and project documentation.
• Review design documents and drawings.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, bids, and proposals.
• Approve expenditures.
• Review and recommend contracts.
• Adhere to safety and quality requirements while performing assigned tasks.
• Perform additional job-related duties as requested to meet departmental or organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed