Job Title: Sr Manager, Program Management
Job Location: Greenville, TX
Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
This Program Management Leader will serve as a Program Excellence, Program Operations, and PM lead for Scheduling. Will directly manage a small team of experienced professionals within the VSG business, to include all functional group. Position requires subject matter expertise, program planning, scheduling, key and PM CAM training creation and execution. Facilitates cross-functional expertise and support to Program Management teams in areas including EVM, scheduling, program Risk Management, and resource forecasting. Responsible for improving upon existing or establishing new processes and systems utilizing innovative and unique solutions and drawing upon best practices based on expertise. Extensively analyzes problems to seek understanding of the root cause, opportunities for problem solving and innovation are often complex. Communicates across the organization to influence leadership to accept new practices, approaches, and concepts. Ensures major projects are integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, supply chain and quality. Ensures compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines. Leads and/or participate in major program reviews.
Essential Functions:
Works directly with the Division General Manager and Business Unit Directors to provide subject matter expertise on program reporting, data analysis, Estimate at Completion (EAC) validity and P&L positions.
Provides coaching and subject matter expertise to Program Directors, Program Managers, Control Account Managers (CAM) and Project Leads
Responsible for implementation of EV best practices across multi-disciplined, cross functional teams
Provide a knowledge and resource center for all levels of program/project management.
Ensure common reporting of program performance and health metrics including EAC reporting; provide recommendations and resources for program performance improvement.
Ensure alignment of Program Excellence strategy, processes, and tools across the sector
Leverage individual SME-level experience and skills in coordinating program specific support functions for execution of sector-wide programs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of equivalent or work experience in Program Management, Program Planning & Control, or business analysis in an EVMS environment, OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
Must possess a DoD Active TS Security Clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Working knowledge of VIPSAM aircraft modifications, program structure, planning, flight test, and execution.
Established working relationship with government customers and end user.
Experience with integrated program scheduling, risk management, subcontracts.
Working knowledge of Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Cost Reimbursable (CR) and Time and Material (T&M) contracting structures.
Demonstrated ability to work across internal functions and with outside suppliers to facilitate successful product completion/delivery.
Working knowledge of business development, marketing, and sales in the global market.
Strong experience in facilitating discussions with multiple stakeholders, cross functionally and through various seniority levels.
Proven history of delivering on-time/budget, large-scale, complex programs within the Defense Industry
Proficient in Earned Value Management (EVM) practices, Project Planning/Coordination and Scheduling
Extensive experience with project planning tools and practical application.
Ability to multi-task and perform effectively under pressure.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Exceptional oral and written communication skills to create and deliver clear presentation content.
Knowledge of engineering processes, principles, and practices to include risk management concepts and risk analysis.
Demonstrated leadership experience in driving procedural and cultural change across multiple functions, stakeholders, and direct reports.
