Sr. Program Manager - Contract (Macon, GA)

The PMO Squad•Macon, GA

8d•$70 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

A leading OEM manufacturer of specialty vehicles is growing its Advanced Engineering Program Management discipline during a strong growth year. You'll lead complex, major program initiatives end-to-end - from planning through Gate Review - reporting to the VP, Program Management. This is a hands-on execution role for someone who wants to build, not just maintain.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or an Engineering-related field
Minimum 7 years managing major, complex projects
2+ years in a manufacturing or technical environment
U.S. citizen or permanent resident, authorized to work in the U.S.
Proactive, can-do mindset with the ability to operate independently and take ownership
Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced, shifting priorities
Willing and able to travel up to 50%
Open to a 6+ month contract engagement

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master's in Engineering Management
PMP Certification
Technical or engineering development background
Experience managing a product development program from concept to launch
Experience with process development and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, vision, and direction for assigned project teams
Lead development of project scope, timing, and budget; coordinate activities to keep programs on time and on budget
Build detailed, achievable timing plans in Microsoft Project using team input
Create and negotiate Statements of Work (SOWs) between internal stakeholders and third-party providers; monitor and assign internal actions to completion
Communicate deliverable expectations; plan, monitor, and review project tasks to ensure adherence to the company's stage-gate product development process
Coach and guide project team members
Identify resource requirements and communicate needs to functional area leaders
Make decisions and take independent action on matters directly affecting project objectives
Continuously evaluate project status and report regularly to Executive Management and key stakeholders
Prepare Gate Review documentation and lead review meetings with management
Manage and report on budgets, spend, and product costs
Drive cross-functional teams effectively even under pressure and shifting priorities