The Program Manager directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
Drives program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes.
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, Statements of Work, specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts.
Acts as the primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Collaborates on strategic roadmaps that align with customer roadmaps to expand the business.
Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical and administrative areas.
Leads competitive and sole source pursuits and proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Prior successful program leadership role including demonstrated change management
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage and analyze budgets and cost controls
Proposal management experience
Risk management
Experience managing hardware development efforts
EVMS expertise
PMP Certification

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementbudget managementcost controlproposal managementrisk managementhardware developmentearned value management (EVM)change management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationleadership

Certifications

PMP Certification