Program Manager 2

Description

The company's Defense Systems sector is hiring a Program Manager Level 2 to support its growing Future Concepts business, with the preferred site in Plymouth, MN.

You will deliver all contract requirements on cost and on schedule, meet every technical requirement, and build close customer relationships that support value creation.

Given the nature of Future Concepts programs, you may also serve as Chief Architect on development programs when needed.

You will lead a cross-functional, matrixed organization working toward shared program performance goals.

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance is required before start. Travel is 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program through every phase, from proposal development through startup, execution and contract closeout.
• Manage program cost, schedule and technical performance for company programs or subsystems, including the following.
• Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to hit cost, schedule and technical targets.
• Measure and report program performance.
• Present to customers, executive management and other stakeholders.
• Build customer relationships and bring them business growth opportunities.
• Lead capture activities for new and follow-on business.
• Take part in negotiating contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones and key terms.
• Create, review and finalize the program Statement of Work.
• Identify, distribute, track and close out program requirements.
• Establish and manage the program and subordinate baselines.
• Develop and keep to budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methods and tools.
• Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
• Manage government or customer-supplied property and information.
• Manage suppliers to meet program objectives.
• Follow internal processes, policies and applicable industry standards.
• Make sure the team understands and works within contract scope, and manage changes through control board activities.
• Develop and follow master plans and schedules.
• Run risk and opportunity management, covering identification, mitigation and realization.
• Develop new business through long-term strategic planning, capture planning, proposals and business plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
• 5 years of experience leading tasks to schedule, at cost, and meeting all requirements as a project lead, integrated program team lead or cost account manager.
• Basic competency in project management skills and tools.
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Active Secret clearance with SAP and SCI eligibility.
• Must be able to work onsite in Plymouth, MN.
• You can manage a project team day to day and communicate status, risks and escalations clearly to leadership.
• You have a technical leadership background and can define technical requirements and drive contract compliance.
• You have led a market area, acting as primary customer contact, tracking the competition, and finding and pursuing growth aligned with mission and business goals.
• You can plan, define, communicate, monitor and control scope so that all required work, and only that work, is performed.
• You can start, develop, integrate, execute, direct and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet contract terms and stakeholder expectations.
• You have led teams and mentored junior staff.
• You can resolve disputes and negotiate good outcomes while keeping customer and internal relationships strong.
• Preferred: a degree in science, engineering or business.
• Preferred: PMP certification.
• Preferred: experience with Lean, Six Sigma or Agile methods.
• Preferred: active Top Secret clearance with SAP and SCI eligibility.
• Preferred: strong experience in early conceptual development and technology maturation.
• Preferred: experience with tactical missiles, their subcomponents, or other relevant work.

Conditions

Travel: 10% of the time.

Clearance is required for start; the role requires an active Secret clearance with SAP and SCI eligibility.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Onsite work in Plymouth, MN is required.

Primary level base salary range: $153,800.00 to $230,800.00. Actual offers depend on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Depending on the role, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus, which rewards individual contribution and shared 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 (PTO) for vacation and personal business.