Program Manager

American Systems • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced, mission-focused Program Manager with a strong military background and demonstrated experience in information technology systems supporting space and missile systems . You will partner closely with our government customer while leading large, diverse, and distributed teams in a committed culture of support to a 24/7/365 military operation.

Requirements

• 8+ years in Program Management of DoD programs. This includes managing cost, schedule, and performance of large, multi-disciplinary IT Programs inclusive of IT operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, facilities systems, and program management.
• Prior service and/or operational experience in managing Information Technology Systems supporting missile warning/tracking, C2, space and missile defense, or battle management systems
• Experience managing DoW contracts and interacting with Government/DoW stakeholders. (e.g., KO, COR, ACOR) in multiple geographical areas.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors’ performance.
• Experience supporting missile warning, space and missile defense, C2 systems, 24/7 ops environments, acquisition lifecycle.
• Success operating as a trusted partner to government and the ability to co-message issues/solutions to senior officers/officials.
• Understanding of the military watch floor culture, creating a collaborative environment for diverse teams, a customer-centric approach to operations.
• Collaborative, mission-aligned, focused on leading a team to measurable, beneficial results
• Active TS/SCI
• PMP certified
• Bachelor’s degree with a technical or management focus
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, control, and oversight of contract activities and resources with a goal of total accountability, accuracy, disclosure, control, forecasting
• Provide for the overall management of product quality, contract personnel, cost-based control activities, safety, and security
• Develop and deliver program performance data and required deliverables
• Establish key performance metrics
• Manage the collection, evaluation, and reporting of program objectives and outcomes using defined metrics and customer feedback
• Support recruiting and retention efforts, career development, and skill assessment for all program personnel
• Support risk identification, management, and mitigation
• Develop and maintain safety programs in compliance with federal regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees