Program Manager

CAE • Binghamton, NY

36d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for overall program performance including schedule performance, cost performance, and customer satisfaction by executing the following duties. The Program Manager will develop a trusted relationship with the customer and a keen understanding of their mission, success definition, and program / contract requirements. They will understand and take ownership of program performance, accurately assess and communicate program status to leadership and members of the program team, and direct all phases of the program from inception to completion to include design, development, production and sustainment phases. The role involves developing relationships with program team members and leading the program team in successful execution, holding self and team accountable to program performance. Additionally, the Program Manager will develop concepts for growth and enhancements based on the customer’s mission, value set, and needs, and support program growth initiatives including program bid and proposal activities, ensuring that requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals. They will develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts, allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services, and report program status to senior management monthly. The role also includes the 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, establishing and monitoring adherence to program master plans and schedules, identifying program problems, obtaining solutions, and directing the allocation of resources. The Program Manager will develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedule are evident, and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise. They will formally identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle and obtain management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost, and schedule objectives. The role also requires maintaining program financial forecasts and reporting progress to financial objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years program performance and / or management related experience
• Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs
• 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
• Active Secret security clearance preferred
• 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

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
• 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
• 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
• 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