Senior Program Manager

Textron•Hunt Valley, MD

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About The Position

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System’s Electronic Systems Domain. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make! Textron Systems seeks a Senior Program Manager to support its growing Electronic Systems business. This role provides leadership for the Program Management staff and is accountable for execution on all applicable contracts in accordance with the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Plan. This business line serves multiple external customers and requires developing and coordinating program requirements, plans and delivery methods with customers and subcontractors. This position is also responsible for business development strategies and capture plans, preparing and presenting briefings to potential and current customers, and preparing technical and cost proposals. The Senior Program Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to deliver program performance and results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business-related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
12 years of related experience including 5 years of Program Management or 5 years of Technical Management experience.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and written/oral communication skills, including the ability to supervise others and work in a team environment.
Ability to apply cost and financial management controls to projects. Understanding of applicable US Government contractual requirements such as FAR/DFAR and contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, T&M, etc.).
Advanced knowledge of databases (Oracle) and Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Project.
Knowledge and understanding of proposal pricing software (e.g., ProPricer).
Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and US Government reporting requirements.
Prior experience with engineering development and production US Department of Defense programs.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Institute (PMI) certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent preferred.
Experience with management of large defense subcontractors preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the assignment and allocation of Program Management staff to execute contracts and hold the program team accountable for all cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with external and internal customers.
Manage all phases of the program, from inception to completion, and monitor adherence to established program management processes for execution.
Lead coordination with Engineering, Manufacturing, ISC and other functional support teams to ensure program requirements are met.
Establish milestones, master schedules, program financial baselines and monitor adherence to the master schedule and financial baseline.
Perform program risk management.
Work closely with CAMs (Control Account Managers), finance and scheduling teams to ensure timely completion of monthly financial reporting including Earned Value/Estimate at Completion.
Lead internal and external program reviews (agendas, minutes, action item tracking) that include discussions relative to cost, schedule, and performance.
Lead execution of new or continuing program pursuits and associated proposals, including capture and negotiation strategies.
Participate with Contracts Management in negotiation of contracts/contract changes.
Recommend and implement continuous process improvements.