Program Manager III

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provides organization leadership, develops business & growth strategies, manages program execution to meet contract and company commitments, and champions process excellence to continually improve operations and performance on assigned programs.
• Provides oversight and leadership for program/project.
• Responsible for proposal development, program performance, P&L, and business growth for assigned programs.
• Sets effective performance objectives for programs, including financial objectives, contract and subcontract management, customer relationship management, and resource management; monitors program performance and ensures current customer expectations are met.
• Performs strategic and tactical planning and execution activities.
• Promotes effective and productive team activities by focusing on and participating in critical tasks, ensuring deadlines are met, promoting best practices through example, and use of outstanding communications and coordination practices.
• Applies advanced skills to critical or high visibility tasks and applies insights to critical activities.
• Breaks work down into manageable tasks required to meet the objectives of the program/project and customer, which includes the assigning and/or directing the work of others.
• Ensures satisfaction of all contractual and Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
• Establishes a risk management program, and ensures all risks are mitigated.
• Reports program status and performance, as required by contract or management.
• Interfaces with the customer and other company personnel on technical, production, and procurement issues.
• Coordinates the cost estimates (labor & material) associated with out of scope activities or future work.
• Investigates and performs root cause analysis on nonconforming product for assigned projects; troubleshoots problems with production and takes corrective action.
• Keeps customers informed of program schedules and status.
• Follows safety precautions and ensures program team members operate safely at all times.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential or classified information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, staff, control and direct complex software and hardware engineering (development) and production projects using tools and techniques associated with earned value, risk, and schedule management.
• A thorough understanding of engineering, development technologies, and applicable military and commercial specifications and standards.
• Demonstrated capability to lead major subcontractors and suppliers in meeting challenging schedules.
• Demonstrated negotiation and team building skills.
• Able to effectively direct goal-oriented activities of a geographically diverse Team in an IPT environment.
• Possess a strong combination of technical skills, program management skills, and sales and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrate detailed technical and cost performance reporting.
• Mastery of development and use of IMP/IMS, Risk and Opportunity Management Plans, and Structured Decision and Analysis Resolution process.
• Ability to work with minimal corporate oversight.
• A high degree of innovation and creativity.
• Moderate to heavy travel to various locations.
• Demonstrated passion for customer satisfaction.
• Ability to influence cross-functionally to meet program/project requirements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven track record in a high variety, low volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of the marketplace and customer needs, objectives, and expectations.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate work assignments.
• Skills and abilities to provide technical and administrative guidance.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of management and individual contributors.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in Business or Engineering Management.
• Demonstrated leadership in a complex development environment.
• Familiarity with contract provisions applicable to contracts and subcontracts.
• Strong working knowledge of business financial systems / processes.
• Leadership experience in the aerospace industry.
• Formal program management training.
• Certified CMMi program life cycle process implementation experiences.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 requirements.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
• Extensive knowledge of KUAS product lines, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to develop program strategy and goals aligned with company objectives.
• Solid presentation skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Eligibility for access to classified information.
• Hands-on skills in desktop applications (MS Office), proposal development, and opportunity management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business.
• Program Management Professional Certification.
• 5-10+ years Program Management experience, ideally supporting DoD acquisition programs/projects.
• In lieu of formal education, a minimum of 10 years directly related Program Manager experience supporting DoD contracts.