The program manager provides leadership and overall management of an assigned technical or operational portfolio, which may be large or small in total budget and may encompass one or more discrete programs. The program manager brokers with customers and individual researchers or research groups/programs to determine what work will be done to meet the customers needs, general timeframes, and funding requirements. The program manager is expected to develop working relationships that span existing internal and/or external institutional missions and extend into new opportunities as policies, missions, and opportunities evolve. Programs are a complex set of related activities needed to produce products or services over time to meet customer requirements within a given mission area. Programs are often ongoing over multiple years and evolve in response to the customers changing needs. The customer may be an external body, such as a federal agency, or may be an internal organization within the Laboratory.

Position requires working knowledge of and experience in program management of technical or operational work, including program work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk. Working knowledge of the technical or operational discipline of the assigned portfolio(s). Working knowledge of regulatory and Laboratory requirements related to programmatic work of assigned portfolio(s). Experience in developing and nurturing effective internal customer relationships. Experience in interacting effectively with all levels of internal personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Education required is a bachelors degree. Post-graduate coursework and at least 5 years of relevant experience is typically required for this function and level.

This is a hybrid position meaning you will need to be within close proximity of the laboratory (100 miles) to be available when needed.

**Start dates are estimations and that start date are totally dependent on when the worker clears preplacement.**

For persons with disabilities: If you require assistance completing, or are unable to complete the online resume/application process, please contact:

VAS Human Resources @ 803-644-0070
Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm

237 High Gate Loop
Aiken, SC 29803

Value Added Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free work environment.