Senior Program Manager III

CAE • Arlington, TX

107d

About The Position

This position is responsible for overall program performance including schedule performance, cost performance, and customer affinity by executing the following duties. Direct all phases of the program from requirements analysis, initial planning through all phases to successful product delivery and assure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied, and program documentation is properly recorded. Support program bid and proposal activities. Ensure that requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals. Actively seek new business and growth opportunities in coordination with business development. 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. Serve as primary the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution. Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with customer. Coordinate with contracts manager on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations. Ability to clearly communicate program status, issues, risks, opportunities and plans to internal senior management. Ensure coordination across multiple programs and/or projects and with other product line leads.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Masters Degree preferred.
• CAM-Control Account Manager trained & certified.
• PMI Certification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years program management related experience.
• Successful track record in managing $100M portfolio of complex aerospace/defense programs.
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting.
• Strong communication skills to advise team members and senior management.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills, including PowerPoint.
• Active Secret security clearance preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Dynamic and energetic leader that involves team members in decision making.
• High-energy and self-driven individual.
• Team-oriented personality focused on customer and program success.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of the program from requirements analysis to successful product delivery.
• Support program bid and proposal activities.
• Actively seek new business and growth opportunities.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain the program integrated master schedule.
• Establish and monitor adherence to program master plans and schedules.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for deviations from budgets and schedules.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle.
• Maintain program financial forecasts and report progress to financial objectives.
• Serve as primary interface with the customer on contract execution matters.
• Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems.
• Communicate program status, issues, risks, opportunities, and plans to senior management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Flexibility that promotes work-life balance.
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe.
• Recognition, professional development, and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees