Program Manager

Overview:

Must be a US Citizen

100% on site in Thousand Oaks Area

Relocation assistance available

W2 with full benefits

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Summary

Acting as the central focal point and authority for one or more Programs' execution, the PM provides a single point of contact for program activities to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Management of the program throughout the program's life-cycle. Ensures customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction
• Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria. Identifies, analyzes, and manages all program-level risk
• Coordinates and aligns project teams and their inter-dependencies. Establishes, communicates, and manages program priorities
• Aligns and informs stakeholders of program's status and health. Leads program meetings and program reviews with the customer and executive staff
• Develops and maintains program plans including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications
• Supports the creation and maintenance of product requirements
• Manages potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
• Actively supports the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities
• Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals
• Ensures adherence to Company policies and processes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 8 – 12 years of experience in Program Management
• Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects
• Experienced managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans
• Experienced in a highly technical environment
• Deep knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Project)
• Some travel required (up to 20%)

• PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred
• Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is desired
• Experience managing International (ex-US) programs is desired
• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desired
• Other competencies: Strong verbal and written skills; analytical and strategic thinking ability; leadership skills; very strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrity
• Interfaces effectively with internal teams as well as government and commercial customers
• Works well independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines
• Is a strong communicator who effectively articulates vision/mission to team
• Demonstrates familiarity with use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries
• Courageous and a risk taker. A mover and shaker yet collaborative and inclusive of a team approach to results
• Committed to Values (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) and emulates these values in all actions
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

• Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent); talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)

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