Program Manager job in Florence at Tellis Executive Search

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
• Leads all meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close)
• Provides interface, communications and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid and proposal activities
• Participates as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities. Ensures that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals
• Actively seeks new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development
• Represents 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
• Develops and implements plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. Allocates and controls contract budgets for labor, material travel and purchased services. Reports program status to senior management on a monthly basis
• Formally identifies, assesses, monitors and mitigates risk throughout the program life cycle. Obtains management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost and schedule objectives.
• Develops and implements corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident
• Performs variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and presents them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system)
• Serves as a primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution. Coordinates with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer. Coordinates with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations
• Assures that conduct of contract requirements is executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and company policies and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations)

Years of Experience

• 7+ years Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  Engineering or business degree preferred or equivalent combination of education or experience

Experience Needed

• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Solid leadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”
• Experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include: proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
• Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
• Excellent customer interface skills
• Solid problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrated success in management manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control
• Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs as a prime or sub-contractor to a domestic or foreign military organization
• Must have a portfolio of programs in which financial objectives (profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings) were achieved
• Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU level 3)
• Prefer experience with turnaround programs in which recovery was successful
• Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)

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