Program Manager

RED CAT HOLDINGS • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Program Manager (PM) oversees the execution of company programs, including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The PM manages the program life cycle and all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Serving as the central focal point and authority for the execution of multiple Programs, the PM provides a single point of contact for program activities to both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Development, Program Management, Operations role.
• Proven experience in Aerospace and Defense field
• Proven track record of leading multiple, concurrent programs
• Experience managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans
• Strong knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes
• Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers
• Knowledge of use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project)
• A strong communicator able to articulate vision/mission to team
• Other competencies: Strong verbal and written skills; analytical and strategic thinking ability; leadership skills; very strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrity
• Some travel required (up to 25%)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a highly technical environment preferred
• Courageous and a risk taker. A mover and shaker yet collaborative and inclusive of a team approach to results
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Responsibilities

• Support or lead in the development of program planning and estimating for complex Programs.
• Manages all aspects of planning multiple Program plans
• Ensure customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction
• Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria
• Identify, analyze, and manage all program-level risk
• Monitors data across multiple programs, establishing correlation.
• Publishes data to support improvements in product development and customer relations
• Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities
• Creates, manages, or leads in the creation and management of multiple project schedules in the support of multiple Programs
• Lead program meetings and program reviews with the customer and executive staff
• Develop and maintain program plans, including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications
• Leads and supports the creation and maintenance of product requirements
• Manage potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and the customer of the potential impact
• Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities
• Oversee the preparation of cost and technical proposals and ensure adherence to Company policies and processes
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Base pay, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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