Senior Program Manager

Role Overview

• Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
• Lead all meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close)
• Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid and proposal activities
• Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities
• Insure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals
• Actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts
• Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services
• Report program status to senior management on a monthly basis
• Formally identifies, assesses, monitors and mitigates risk throughout the program life cycle
• Obtain management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost and schedule objectives
• Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident
• Perform variance analyses of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis
• 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
• Assure that conduct of contract requirements is executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures
• Provide leadership to the program team

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience with technical products
• Engineering or business degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU level 3)
• Experienced use of project management tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Teams, etc.)
• Ability to acquire and maintain DoD clearance if required
• Excellent customer interface skills
• Solid problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities