Program Manager – Sr

Program Manager – Sr

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• TS/SCI Clearance
• Minimum 12 – 15 years of experience in Program Management
• Experience leading teams on advanced technical development programs and/or technical systems-of-systems development programs
• Proven track record of leading multiple, concurrent programs
• Experienced managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans
• Strong knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes
• Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers
• Knowledge of use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• A strong communicator able to articulate vision/mission to team
• Other competencies: Strong verbal and written skills; analytical and strategic thinking ability; leadership skills; very strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrity
• Some travel required (up to 20%)

Responsibilities

• Working with Product Line Managers (PLMs), provide PM leadership in the development of program planning, top-down requirements definition, and cost/schedule/scope estimating for complex programs
• Working with Functional Leads, provide PM leadership for bottom-up cost/schedule/scope estimation, resource planning and IMS development for complex programs
• Ensure customer alignment and manage internal and external overall customer satisfaction
• Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria
• Identify, analyze, and manage all program-level risk
• Monitors data across multiple programs establishing correlation. Publishes data to support improvements in product development and customer relations
• Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities
• Manages Programs using integrated, resource-loaded master schedule. Managers resources and priorities based on risk and program critical path
• Lead program meetings and program reviews with the customer and executive staff
• Develop and maintain program plans including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications
• Leads and supports the creation and maintenance of product requirements
• Manage potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
• Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities
• Oversee the preparation of cost and technical proposals
• Ensure program execution adheres to Company policies and processes
• Leads Project Manager to produce relevant Program reports
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Masters degree preferred
• PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred
• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desired
• Experience managing to Earned Value strongly desired
• Courageous and a risk taker. A mover and shaker yet collaborative and inclusive of a team approach to results
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel
• Committed to AV Values (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) and emulates these values in all actions
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company