Program Manager 1 - ART

Description

The company's Space Systems Sector is hiring a Program Manager 1 to support the Advancement and Rapid Throughput (ART) Operating Unit program in Gilbert, AZ. The main goal is delivering all Ground Support Equipment on budget and on time, while managing several critical suppliers.

You will assist the Program Manager in running the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) work and key suppliers on an existing program. The role sits within the Program Management Office, which owns cost, schedule and technical delivery across every phase of the program.

Program managers help lead the program life cycle, from proposal development through startup and execution to contract closeout. Their core job is controlling cost, schedule and technical performance for company programs or subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee cost and schedule for suppliers and internal partners.
• Spot program problems and drive solutions, such as moving resources or changing contract specifications.
• Manage capital budgets and report on cost and schedule progress.
• Make sure the team knows the contract scope and follows it, and handle changes through the control board.
• Measure and report program performance.
• Present to executive management and other stakeholders.
• Advise the Program Manager on contract negotiations, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones and key terms.
• Oversee identifying, distributing, tracking and closing out program requirements.
• Work with the Program Manager and the Business Management team to set and keep budget baselines, using Earned Value Management (EVM) methods and tools.
• Identify, assign and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
• Make sure the program follows internal processes, policies and applicable industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years, supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
• 2 years of experience delivering tasks on schedule, on cost and to all requirements as project lead, integrated program team member or cost account manager.
• 2 years of proven success leading teams and/or organizations toward a shared goal.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Active Top Secret clearance at the time of application.
• US citizenship required.
• Preferred: 2 years of external and/or internal supplier management experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Preferred: AZSpace.
• Preferred: SPProgMgmt.

Conditions

Interim Top Secret clearance type; clearance required for start.

Travel: 10% of the time.

The position is 100% on-site in Gilbert, AZ.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Estimated application window: 20 days from the posting date, which may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Base salary range: $114,900.00 to $172,300.00. This is a general guide; the actual offer depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

Benefits

• Depending on the role, possible eligibility for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.