Program Manager I

Description

The company's Weapons Systems Division is hiring a Manager, Programs Level I for the Armament Systems and Ammunition business unit in Plymouth, MN.

The role supports the established Advanced Ammunition Portfolio.

The main goal is delivering all contract requirements on cost and on schedule, meeting every technical requirement, and building close customer relationships that support value creation.

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

Program managers oversee every phase of the program life cycle, from proposal development through startup and execution to contract closeout, with responsibility for cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems. The list below covers the main duties but is not exhaustive.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) to hit cost, schedule and technical performance targets.
• Measure and report program performance.
• Present to customers, executives and other stakeholders.
• Take part in negotiating contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones and key terms.
• Write, review and finalize the program Statement of Work.
• Identify, distribute, track and complete program requirements.
• Set up and maintain the program baseline and subordinate baselines.
• Keep budgets on track using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methods and tools.
• Plan, assign and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
• Manage government or customer-supplied property and information.
• Manage suppliers to meet program goals.
• Make sure the program follows internal processes, company policies and applicable industry standards.
• Make sure the team understands and works within contract scope, and handle changes through control board activities.
• Develop and maintain master plans and schedules.
• Run risk and opportunity management, covering identification, mitigation and realization.
• Build customer relationships that lead to further work within the customer community.
• Find new business through long-term strategic planning, capture planning, proposals and business plans.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, or a master's degree and 3 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 to full requirements as a project lead, integrated program team lead or cost account manager.
• Basic competency in project management skills and tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook).
• You must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. US citizenship is required.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage a project team day to day and communicate status, awareness items and escalations to leadership.
• Ability to plan, define, communicate, monitor and control scope so that all required work, and only that work, is performed.
• Ability to set up, run and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet contract requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate positive outcomes while keeping good relationships with customers and inside the organization.
• Preferred: a degree in science, engineering or business.
• Preferred: experience in aerospace or defense, or with the Department of Defense or NASA.
• Preferred: prior EVMS experience.
• Preferred: PMP certification.
• Preferred: experience with Lean, Six Sigma or Agile methodologies.
• Preferred: an active security clearance.

Conditions

Relocation assistance may be available.

No security clearance is needed to start.

Travel is 25% of the time.

Base salary range is $127,000.00 to $190,600.00. This is a general guide; actual offers depend on scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shorter or longer depending on business needs and candidate availability.

Equal opportunity statement: applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contribution and let employees share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.