Program Manager

Job Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for leading the execution of assigned programs to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved in accordance with contract requirements. This role leads integrated product teams throughout the full program lifecycle, serves as the primary customer interface, and coordinates cross-functional efforts to ensure successful delivery. The Program Manager develops and manages program plans, budgets, and schedules; monitors performance through risk management and variance analysis; and implements corrective actions as needed. This position also supports proposal activities, participates in contract negotiations, and ensures compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory requirements while providing regular status updates to senior leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 from kick-off through project close
• Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts 
• Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities. 
• Ensure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals for existing customers
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations. While representing Company’s interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts.
• Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services.
• Regularly report program status to senior management 
• Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle.
• May be required to ensure the overall execution of material on schedule and on budget for a business area 
• May be required to various tasks/team/project/Engineering changes 
• Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise. 
• Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system)
• Responsible for contract execution. 
• Assure the contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations)
   

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business 
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Leadership and management skills 
• Exposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
• Exposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
• Exposure to managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control   
• Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU) Demonstrated expertise in customer relations and interface management Proficient in advanced problem-solving techniques Advanced oral and written communication capabilities