Program Manager - Bloomington, MN

VetJobs • Bloomington, MN

2d • $164,266 - $173,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This Program Manager will lead and partner within a fast-growing portfolio developing critical mission system capabilities. The role manages active internal investments to achieve future business commitments, oversees current program execution, validates customer requirements, and provides overall team leadership. The Program Manager works in coordination with Business Development and an Engineering Technical Lead.

Using proposal plans and strategies, the Program Manager leads the development and implementation of integrated program/product, subcontractor, material, and business plans in support of current and long-term objectives. The role identifies project resources, defines and assigns major program roles, establishes and manages integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines, and monitors progress against those baselines. The Program Manager balances program risks and opportunities through executable strategies that meet technical requirements and budgets, and leads cross-functional teams in a matrix organization delivering products or computer-based systems from design through customer release.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of products and technologies, including current and potential applications.
• Skill in developing and implementing product/program strategy and tactics.
• Exceptional communication skills to relay program issues, impacts, and corrective actions to internal and external representatives.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within a reasonable time, subject to position requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed at the facilities.
• Applicants selected must undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Creative thinking and the ability to multitask.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Collaborative team player who values team success.

Responsibilities

• Manage active internal investments to achieve future business commitments.
• Oversee current program execution and validate customer requirements.
• Provide overall team leadership and coordinate with Business Development and an Engineering Technical Lead.
• Lead teams in developing, defining, and implementing integrated program/product, subcontractor, material, and business plans.
• Identify project resource needs and define and assign major program roles.
• Establish and manage integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines.
• Monitor work against baseline plans to ensure progress is sufficient to meet program/product schedules.
• Balance program risks and opportunities with executable strategies that meet technical requirements and budgets.
• Manage people leading cross-functional program teams in a matrix organization delivering products or computer-based systems from design to customer release.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager