Program Management Leadership Development Associate

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Set up the standard cost control system on assigned projects and programs.
• Monitor, control costs, and validate data and schedules.
• Complete variance analysis and identify potential issues related to project performance.
• Perform analysis and generate reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated project management parameters (cost, schedule, quality).
• Analyze cost data to determine projected overruns or shortfalls to the baseline.
• Identify actions by analyzing and interpreting data for review with project management.
• Follow up on required actions and progress.
• Provide status updates for review with program and functional management.
• Prepare and maintain project plans with cross-functional input to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled.
• Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate project cost and scheduling risks.
• Incorporate contractual changes into the project control system by evaluating work against contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Interface with functional team members and/or managers to track resource allocation (staffing, tools, equipment, supplies).
• Provide input for program reviews and customer meetings.
• Safeguard company proprietary and competitive information.
• Maintain business correspondence and documentation for program compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Ability to earn Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification by the end of the two-year program.
• Typically two or more years of related work experience demonstrating ability to perform essential functions.
• Understanding of the five project management phases.
• Proficiency with project management tools including scheduling, cost management, change control, risk management, and contracts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and related tools.
• Fundamental problem solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills for status updates and information exchange.
• Ability to analyze data using dashboard tools.

Nice to Have

• CAPM certification (preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Ability to earn CAPM certification.
• Two or more years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of project management phases and tools.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive total compensation package with pay range from $60,600 to $115,000 annually.
• Participation in an annual incentive program.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.
• Voluntary insurance options including life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution of 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, adoption assistance, and other benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Relocation benefits as applicable.