Senior Program Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for providing program management oversight to a single customer requiring coordination of program requirements across planning stages with several subcontractors.
• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Identifies, develops, and implements near-term and long-term business strategies relating to the development of new products, technologies, services, follow-on products, and/or industries.
• Program may be based out of a single location utilizing established technologies requiring standard applications to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs.
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Identifies markets, licensing opportunities, and determines the feasibility of business and product development.
• Coordinates with internal departments in identifying and implementing business development projects.
• Develops and disseminates information on a continuous basis to all pertinent parties concerning the fulfillment of project goals and objectives.
• Evaluate progression of project milestones and modify work as applicable to ensure overall project quality and schedule are being attained.
• Regularly engage with key government stakeholders.
• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program.

Requirements

• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.
• Experience in project management of defense contracts.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus and achieve objectives.
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, all levels of management.
• Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Benefits

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools
• life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays and paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered