Description:
Responsible for overseeing the execution of the full lifecycle of medium to large sized projects/program(s) of considerable complexity.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Own overall program execution, to include meeting cost, schedule, technical performance targets and exceeding customer expectations for medium to large sized projects/program(s) of considerable complexity.
- Establish project/program performance measurement baseline.
- Develop, implement and update resource allocation plans. Work with functional organizations to effectively recruit, retain and develop key talent for the business.
- Manage and control all phases of projects/programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Act as primary customer contact for program activities, managing project/program teams, and leading review sessions to ensure all work scope and technical requirements are met.
- Work closely with the Supply Chain organization in management of suppliers and monitor ongoing performance.
- Identify, assess and apply appropriate actions for project/program opportunities, risks, and issues in terms of cost, schedule, technical elements and deliverables.
- Establish strong customer partnerships and balance ongoing needs and expectations against plans. Develop new business or expand existing products/technologies with customers.
- Provide leadership oversight for the team creating an open, positive, inclusive environment to maintain high team morale.
- Participate in contract negotiations, reporting, deliverables and changes.
- Deploy appropriate quality control and quality assurance processes and ensure adherence to the Quality Management System and customer requirements.
- Coordinate win strategy, competitive captures, and compliant proposals to support current and future growth of the business portfolio.
- Manage all phases of the business cycle in accordance with the company's policies and processes.
- Ensure effective oral and written communications to internal and external stakeholders as well as impactful presentations.
Skills And Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of project/program management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management (EVMS), Integrated Master plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and/or Opportunity/Risk/Issue Management.
- Experience working government projects/programs with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external.
- Able to work with functional organizations to achieve project/program execution and business goals.
- Able to implement continuous improvement across projects/programs and balance priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
- Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or new applications.
- Experience executing programs through all product lifecycles.
- Ability to be persuasive and a strong relationship builder.
- Possess excellent communications, presentation and networking skills.
- Knowledge and proven track record of successful business interaction.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (major in engineering, computer science, business, or related technical field preferred)
Experience
- 7 years professional experience in project/program management in commercial or defense industry required