Program Manager

Job Description

The Program Manager role will support & assist the MACH TB Program Director in leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams for the MACH TB 2.0 Program. You will report to the Deputy Program Director and oversee one of three pillars of the hypersonic testing program. The individual will have a critical role in supporting the planning and execution of key aspects of the overall program. This role involves overseeing program/portfolio operations, ensuring adherence to cost and schedules, and ensuring risks are identified and managed. The Program Manager will collaborate with multiple subcontractors and stakeholders and be capable of navigating complex program management challenges. The Program Manager must have a good understanding of the program management process, have strong communication skills, and be able to motivate their team(s). The ideal candidate will be good with budget calculations, is a good communicator, possesses strong analytical skills, can adapt quickly, and takes initiative to solve problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities:

• Support & assist the Deputy Director and Program Director with the overall technical, cost, and schedule responsibility for program-related activities to include delivery of services and the design, development, fabrication, assembly, integration, demonstration, and test of Hypersonic Test Missions
• Provide leadership and direction across selected portfolio(s) of the program, to include multiple subcontractors and vendors
• Focus on program requirements/milestones and monitor adherence to program budgets, plans, cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Lead by example and champion program management best practices
• Assist in setting program priorities, resolve conflicts and barriers, implement and execute stage gates and major milestone reviews with the customer
• Support proposal activities in support of on-contract growth
• Interface with stakeholders and government customers
• Supports and executes integrated plans and business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
• Ensures program planning and monitoring activities are in accordance with contractual obligations
• Able to support the development & maintenance of an Integrated Master Schedule and Integrated Master Plan
• Possesses the ability to work in a changing environment and flexibly create or update processes to support both program growth and company expansion/scalability
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, suppliers, stakeholders, peers, partners, management, and direct reports
• Supports development and implementation of proposals, statements of work, strategic planning, campaign and business development strategies in pursuit of new business
• Manages, develops, and motivates cross-functional team members and program support personnel
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No; Indirect Matrix Leadership

Experience And Skills

Experience and Skills

JOB SKILLS:

• Planning and establishing program goals and milestones
• Clearly defining requirements and scope
• Risk and Opportunity management
• Defining resources and schedule for implementation of the program
• Detect and resolve program issues effectively and efficiently
• Integrate program teams and manage and resolve conflicts within the varying skill sets
• Perform team assessments and evaluations
• Developing and maintaining program-related reports and documentation
• Identifying and implementing process improvement measures
• Ensuring all activities comply with company standards and procedures
• Strong acumen with Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The Program Manager shall be knowledgeable of overall organization, direction, and requirements of the contract efforts. Experience in interfacing directly with the designated government or commercial customer representatives and supervising various task order activities is preferred.

• BA/BS with 10 years of experience in Program Management
• May require up to 25% travel to support technical meetings, design reviews, and launch events
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR and its application to contracts and flowdowns
• Experience with FFP, CPFF, IDIQ, & T&M contracts
• Experience with ITAR and EAR products
• Experience working with Teaming or Workshare Agreements
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in Hypersonic flight systems, launch vehicles for suborbital and/or orbital trajectories, or other missile/rocket programs and testing
• Experience with MBSE and associated concepts and principles
• Experience working with partners, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Experience in the implementation and use of Program Management Best Practices
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership
• PMP Training & Certification or equivalent
  
  

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
  
  

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