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Program ManagerCategory: ProfessionalType: EmployeeDescription: Opportunity: Program Manager / DOD – Aerospace / Scottsdale, AZ (Immediate need …)DUE TO THE NATURE OF WORK THIS REQUIRES A TOP SECRET SCI CLEARANCE … Overview:Our client engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 13,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!Our client is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/VeteranResponsibilities:Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.Qualifications:Our client has an immediate opening for a Senior Program Manager. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of a vibrant, growing organization (Trusted Space Solutions). Candidate will be responsible for managing the successful execution of challenging, technically complex payload and product programs within the Trusted Space Solutions Business Area. This includes managing the overall cost, schedule, and technical performance of current and future development and production programs. He/she serves as a primary contact for the customer on matters pertaining to the program. Programs to be supported are extremely strategic and have significant customer visibility and involvement. Responsibilities include:
Ensuring that all contractual requirements are met within the funds provided in the contract in accordance with the highest standards of hardware integrity and ethical business conduct
Ensuring that all Program Business Commitments are achieved and that forecasting accuracy is maintained at the highest level possible
Planning, executing, and closing out programs in accordance with the applicable processes
Proactively develop and maintain strong customer, as well as, supplier relationships
Ensuring timely and accurate internal, as well as, external communication
Effectively leading cross-functional teams of highly skilled engineering, manufacturing, and business personnel
Critically evaluating situations, making decisions as required, and solving challenging technical, as well as, programmatic issues/problems
Having strategic focus to grow the business within the programs and take advantage of business opportunities as they arise. Correlate business opportunities with the strategic goals and objectives of the company
Assist in proposal development and the development of white papers
The ideal candidate will have recent experience with the following:
Managing the design, assembly and test of high reliability products
Providing leadership to diverse, cross-functional product teams
Establishment of program baselines, development and maintenance of comprehensive Project Integrated Master Schedules, and the management and reporting of detail Project Inch stones
Current PMP and EVMS Certification
Proposal Development; both technical and cost volume experience
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong business acumen and ability to develop and execute business growth strategies
Ability to track work accomplished to baseline plans and identify issues, track progress, and
follow through on effective corrective actions based on data analysis and trends
Ability to understand and analyze program financial data
Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions on programs to internal and external representatives
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated understanding of advanced of risk and opportunity management techniques and ability to apply them to programs
Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
Ability to lead others in team building, conflict resolution, motivation
Ability to develop and execute proposal plans and strategies
Ability to apply advanced negotiation skills to solve internal, external and customer issues
Demonstrated understanding of business and supply chain strategy
Demonstrated knowledge of government contracting practices and regulations regarding acquisition
Outstanding relationship management and marketing skills
Will interact frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels
Working Knowledge of MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Will be required to travel
Location Scottsdale , AZMinimum Experience (yrs): Required Education: DegreeBenefits:
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