Technical Production Program Manager 2

About This Role

This Technical Production Program Manager 2 role supports the AARGM Program within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. The manager will lead and oversee the production of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile for U.S. and FMS customers, managing contract execution from kick-off through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Manage DoD customer relationships
• Measure and report program performance
• Develop and brief executive level presentations to customer leadership, executive management, and other program stakeholders
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Support and at times lead the development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning
• Coordinate with Government Property team in support of Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
• Support the management of Intercompany Work Order (IWO) and Independent Suppliers to meet program objectives
• Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Support and at times lead the development and adherence to master plans and integrated master schedules
• Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
• Support and lead proposal preparation process as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of program management experience OR a master’s degree and 6 years of program management experience
• 4+ years of managing production programs and leading high performing, cross-functional teams within the aerospace/defense sector
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at or under cost achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager
• Experience with executive level PowerPoint presentations
• Demonstrated competencies with risk, issues and opportunities
• Management of firm fixed price (FFP) projects
• Proficiency in project management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management
• Current US Government Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for SAP

Nice to have:

• A degree in science, engineering, or business