Senior Program Manager

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

The Program Manager IV will be responsible for leading all aspects of program execution (cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction) for one or more government or commercial development programs.

Requirements

• 7-9 or more years of professional related work experience.
• Five (5) or more years direct experience in the Program Manager role running Government development programs of at least $5M.
• Five (5) or more years direct experience in hands-on engineering development.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplined, cross functional, matrixed teams.
• Experience managing concurrent programs.
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting to customers and senior leadership; ability to effectively work and communicate with all levels of management and customers.
• Strong working knowledge of business and project management processes and tools such as EVMS, IMS/IMP, Risk Management, Financial Forecasting and EACs, Microsoft Project or other scheduling tool.
• Ability to develop customer and program enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations such as Contracts, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations and other support functions.
• Knowledge of Government procurement, contracting, and standards and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance, or the willingness and ability to obtain one.
• Ability to travel ~10%.

Nice To Haves

• Direct technical development experience in satellite modems, software defined radio, radar, FPGA, real time software, encryption or other related disciplines.
• Program/Project Management Professional (PgMP/PMP) Certification.
• Experience with DCMA and DCAA oversight and audit processes.
• Experience with DoD Acquisition policies, procedures, and regulations.
• An MBA degree is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain business relationships, respond to customer needs in a timely manner, multi-task, and lead a diverse staff to achieve program and business objectives.
• Full accountability and authority for leading and managing the program and report directly to the Sr Director, Programs.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, functional organizations, major subcontractors, and strategic suppliers, providing clear direction aligned with contract requirements and Company goals.
• Establish an executable program baseline, earned value (EV) plan when required.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities to achieve all program requirements.
• Ensure that contractual requirements are met and that scope changes are handled appropriately.
• Ensure that financial tracking is performed appropriately.
• Establish the program baseline and prepare Estimate to Complete (ETC) forecasts monthly.
• Create and maintain Microsoft Project schedules for each program.
• Serve as the primary customer interface to ensure program execution is aligned with customer expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree