Sr Spec, Program Management
The Senior Specialist, Program Management function provides support to Program and Portfolio managers with program tasks or managing follow on production programs. As such, this program management role provides direction and leads specific production contracts as well as internal programs of the company. This role is also responsible for accomplishing program objectives by supporting the planning and assisting with the evaluation of program activities such as schedule review, production hardware tracking, and leading weekly IPT meetings. This role will require interactions with all core team members including quality, supply chain management, program controls and contracts. The Specialist Program Management function is responsible for program budgets, cost reporting, coordination of resources, and customer interface under minimal supervision. In summary, this position is also expected to take a lead role in the execution of specific programs as defined by their manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience and/or strong directly relevant sustainment experience of proven performance with DOD or USN customer

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Proven project/program management performance with DOD or USN customer
• Requires strong knowledge of sustainment / Integrated Logistics Support.
• SAP, Prior Experience preferred
• COGNOS – Proficiency
• MS Excel – Proficiency
• Proven Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams
• Set clear goals
• Drive results in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrates aptitude in the following areas
• Program Cost management, EVMS experience preferred
• General knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements
• Government DPAS rated contracts
• Project management, production projects
• Program Scheduling
• Leadership / Management
• PMP certified

• Directs all phases of programs assigned from inception through completion.
• Drives program execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and identifies and implements solutions, such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
• Other duties as assigned