Program Manager

EOS Defense Systems USA•Huntsville, AL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

It is an exciting time to a be a part of EOS! Are you looking for a career that will challenge you, offers limitless growth, and provides you with the opportunity to work on unique projects? EOS is a world leader in space information and intelligence services, optical sensor units, and remote weapons systems for the land, sea, and air. We are looking for a top-notch Program Manager to join our team . The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will have experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce program results in a timely and cost-effective manner. Manage program/project budgets from initial estimates during capture/proposal phases through cyclic cost status reporting to ensure profitability goals are achieved. This is an On-Site position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business or related discipline or greater than 5-8 years program management experience with more progressively challenging requirements.
5-8 Years of successful Program Management experience that embraces the full scope of program management preferably in a design/build, manufacturing environment.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
Experience with DoD acquisition policies and practices and ability to communicate effectively with military personnel and organizations.
Experience with US Government DOD or USG contracts including Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable Contract types.
Must possess strong leadership and managerial skills with appropriate experience.
Proficient with MS Project and other Microsoft Office Suite Applications.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (active clearance preferred).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with business finance principles preferred.
Knowledge of and experience in firing range operations preferred.
Knowledge of and experience in systems engineering processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily management and supervision of the program from inception to deployment.
Manage both development projects as well as production operations within the program's scope.
Define program / project schedules, cost control tracking tools and scope management metrics required to manage the program.
Manage stakeholder expectations including, but not limited to, customers and executive management.
Monitor performance progress to meet milestones for projects.
Manage the program budget and prepare cost status reports based on given financial inputs.
Manage program risk and prepare tools for risk visualization and analysis including risk registers and briefing slides. Lead risk meetings with program team to identify risks/opportunities with appropriate mitigation steps and contingency plans should risks occur.
Develop/coordinate proposals within assigned programs including coordination of Bills of Material, Labor and ODC basis of estimates, pricing, risk and proposal sign off.
In coordination with functional team managers, lead and develop program team members.
Make recommendation for the purchase of necessary equipment, services and/or supplies to satisfy program requirements.
Review work product of teams for compliance with organizational objectives and goals.
Report progress of work, goals, problems and other issues to supervisors, upper-level management responsible for oversight.
Ensure compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Review industry news, regulations and updates related to the organization's products, services, or programs.
Be knowledgeable of range of EOS products, system architectures and capabilities.
Represent the company at defense trade shows.
Other duties as assigned, not determined at the time of hire.