Senior Program Manager

Role Overview

• Manage and direct the daily execution of contract and/or proposal requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
• Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts
• Work closely with all functional departments to manage a development program or proposals
• Collaborate on various tasks with various project teams
• Manage various tasks/team/project/Engineering changes
• Assist in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise
• Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution
• Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer
• Coordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations
• Provide leadership to program or project team
• Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict
• Ensure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded
• Partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements
• Develop and understand principles of program planning.
• Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields
• Develop and understand cash flow management principles

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7+ years relevant experience
• At least 1 year of DoD experience required
• Knowledge of program and proposal management tools and procedures
• Solid leadership and management skills
• Experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include: proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
• Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
• Solid problem solving skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience with managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control
• Ability to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave)
• parental leave benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development support
• life and disability insurance coverage
• competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• community service hours