Specialist, Program Manager
About The Position
Mission Critical Communications (MCC) Department of Defense (DoD) business unit is seeking a Program Manager responsible for managing the cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of US DoD Programs through all phases from proposal to period of performance completion. Ensures that all resources such as engineering staffing, subcontractors, production, quality and facilities are available to support internal and external delivery targets. Manages programs to achieve MCC quarterly orders, revenue, OI & cash flow targets. Assists Sales team to secure new orders, formulate requirements, and help expedite orders. Works with customers to determine scope, technical and execution requirements and new business opportunities. Travel is required to customer locations.
Requirements
- Experience running programs in the Defense and Aerospace industry and managing contracts for the US DoD.
- Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs.
- Experience managing complex integrated systems programs.
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors.
- Experience managing program budgets >$5M.
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer.
- General knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements, and DPAS rated contracts.
- Ability to travel within the US up to 20%.
- Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
- Previous experience managing mid-size to large, complex programs including development or system integration.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing development programs or programs with significant non-recurring engineering (NRE) effort.
- Prior experience managing recurring commercial/production programs.
- PMP certification.
- MS Project experience.
- Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
- Active Security Clearance of Secret or greater.
Responsibilities
- Manage the cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of US DoD Programs through all phases from proposal to period of performance completion.
- Ensure all resources such as engineering staffing, subcontractors, production, quality, and facilities are available to support internal and external delivery targets.
- Manage programs to achieve MCC quarterly orders, revenue, OI & cash flow targets.
- Assist the Sales team to secure new orders, formulate requirements, and help expedite orders.
- Work with customers to determine scope, technical and execution requirements and new business opportunities.
- Drive establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators related to cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance across all program life-cycle phases, from kick-off through production.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports regarding project status, financials, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
- Define scope of work including program deliverables to guide an internal cross-functional team.
- Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
Benefits
- health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- education assistance
- parental leave
- paid time off
- company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
