Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• PMP accreditation
• BS or BA degree in related technology or business management.
• 10+ years of program management experience.
• Experience managing a cross-functional team indirectly.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Understanding of global business and US specific government business.
• Ability to implement, lead, and direct program team in use of company or industry standards for program management & related processes.
• Experience in obtaining various permits, licenses, and certifications, for contract requirements.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization.
• Previous experience in hardware programs, ordering materials, delivery of equipment.
• Able to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, influence people outside of direct reporting relationships (matrix organization) and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Proficient using MS Office suite and MS Project.
• Applicant must be a U.S. Person (citizen, green card holder or other permanent resident) and able to pass government background checks and/or security clearance(s).

Nice To Haves

• Civil Works program management experience preferred.
• Experience working on U.S. government contracts and/or with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) service a big plus.
• Working knowledge of financial concepts and measurements to program management e.g., ROI, earned value management, net present value.
• Development of a PM plan, defining scope, planning, developing cost and risk plans, procurement, manufacturing, performing QC, testing, delivering product according to customer defined schedule of deliveries, and working the program through final payment.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time at various stages of a program

Responsibilities

• Leads and is responsible for all contract requirement deliverables, to include all design, testing, installation and training elements of the program and/or order/project.
• Works directly with the Key Government Representatives to drive Program Compliance, Submittal of funding requests, billing, contract modifications, creation of White Papers.
• Develops and manages process for issues identification and resolution. Appropriately escalates unresolved issues in accordance with the Smiths governance model.
• Conducts risk assessment of program deliverables based on impact and probability, and takes action to mediate risk. Appropriately escalates risks in accordance with governance model.
• Monitors program readiness for achieving deliverables, and makes necessary adjustments to achieve deliverables are compliant, on time and within budget.
• Develops and maintains lessons learned document
• Assists Business Development, Sales and Product Development activities by conducting feasibility analyses of potential programs.
• Analyzes and responds to Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quote (RFQ) and Requests for Information (RFI) in accordance with Smiths criteria for program acceptance and rejection.
• Identifies business development and value added sales opportunities related to programs, supports product management efforts to manage the lifecycle of products and/or services including improvements, enhancement and obsolescence, and supports negotiations with customers.
• Reports program status to all stakeholders, prepares and presents periodic status reports and monthly Program Management Reviews.
• Benchmark program management approaches and developments with external customers and promote best practice with other Smiths colleagues.
• Create effective business communication encompassing technical proposals for customer requirements, business briefings and presentations.
• Training and coaching direct reports and other Smiths colleagues where appropriate.
• Comply with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations.
• Complying with and promoting all relevant legal requirements & Smiths policies and procedures, including business ethics, data protection and health & safety

Benefits

• excellent training
• opportunities for career growth
• inclusive environment
• strong leadership
• focus on safety and wellbeing
• flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits
• medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off