Job Title: Program Manager Job Code: 12362 Job Location: Bristol, PA Job Description: Responsible for successful completion of assigned programs which includes meeting all delivery dates and within budget. Manage all assigned resources to ensure customer contractual requirements are well defined, universally understood, and complied with to achieve program objectives within the established cost and schedule targets. Essential Functions:
Provide support to Marketing and Proposals in the development of new business proposals by ensuring all programmatic elements are addressed and costed accurately
Lead proposal efforts for follow-on business for programs/customers assigned
Review all proposal materials, drive completion of compliance matrices and Basis of Estimates (BOEs), prepare proposal documentation, and chair proposal review with upper management
Assist in maintaining Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for assigned programs/customers
Provide support as required during negotiations and provide a smooth transition from the proposal phase to the contract phase
Prepare a Program Plan for each assigned program to include (as a minimum) the overall Program Schedule, detailed tasking, budgets, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and resources, and comply with the customer Statement of Work (SOW) to meet all program aspects and special ground rules
Conduct kick-off meeting at the outset of each new contract with the program team to review requirements, budget, schedule, and initiate work on the program
Prepare bottom's up Estimates to Complete (ETCs) and Estimates at Completion (EACs) quarterly
Maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics with the ability to conduct variance analysis to drive corrective actions and maintain program control
Work to achieve operational and financial targets to attain division goals
Contribute to the development of goals, processes, and procedures for the Program Management department
Prepare and present program review documents monthly
Ensure contractual documents and any subsequent revisions are distributed and any changes clearly defined to the program team members
Establish and maintain an interface with the customer for reporting program status
Prepare for and conduct all meetings with the customer such as Systems Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
Communicate with internal and external personnel (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.)
Explain, interpret, and gain cooperation on policies, procedures, and practices
When required, provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees
Monitor progress on the program through day-to-day contact and internal reviews to ensure that schedule, cost, technical specifications, and other programmatic requirements are being achieved
Perform required Program Management tasks with only general oversight
Manage complex projects involving delegation of work and review of work products
Proactively anticipate and manage potential risks and opportunities (R/O) to optimize program performance as well as to achieve or exceed business goals
Lead the R/O management approach for the program, develop the R/O action plan, and manage it to a favorable outcome
Provide weekly program progress reports to the Senior Manager of Program Management
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the primary duties of the position Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (Business or technical discipline such as Physics or Engineering) and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Must be computer literate and have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Must be able to work effectively across company departments in daily work activities
Must be able to track projects and programs
Must be able to prepare milestone schedules and status reports Preferred Additional Skills:
Excellent communication skills with ability to exchange information and interface effectively with customers and internal leadership clearly and concisely
Active Secret Clearance
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Department of Defense experience
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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