Program Manager III

** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
***** Summary
* ** The Program Manager (PM) III is responsible for the execution of company programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The PM oversees program life-cycle and manages all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Acting as the central focal point and authority for one or more Programs’ execution, the PM provides a single point of contact for program activities to both internal and external customers
*** Duties
* *** Management of the program throughout the program’s life-cycle. Ensures customer alignment and manage overall customer satisfaction
* Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria. Identifies, analyzes, and manages all program-level risk
* Coordinates and aligns project teams and their inter-dependencies. Establishes, communicates, and manages program priorities
* Aligns and informs stakeholders of program’s status and health. Leads program meetings and program reviews with the customer and executive staff
* Develops and maintains program plans including budget, Estimate at Completion (EAC), resource allocation, and communications
* Supports the creation and maintenance of product requirements
* Manages potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact
* Actively supports the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities
* Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals
* Ensures adherence to Company policies and processes
* Able to work across projects to gain maximum efficiencies on complex customer requirements
* ** Other duties as assigned
***** Experience
* *** Minimum 8 – 12 years of experience in Program Management or relevant industry trade
* Proven track record of running multiple, successful projects, programs, and/or operations
* Experienced managing firm fixed price programs and developing risk management & mitigation plans
* Experienced in a highly technical environment
* Deep knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and  MS Project)
* Experience overseeing Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs/operations required
* Experience managing International (ex-US) programs required
*** Education
* *** Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
* PMI (or equivalent) certification is preferred
*** Additional Requirements
**** Active Top Secret Security Clearance required
* Other competencies:
Strong verbal and written skills; analytical and strategic thinking ability; leadership skills; very strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrity
* Interfaces effectively with internal teams as well as government, international partners, and commercial customers
* Works well independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines
* Is a strong communicator who effectively articulates vision/mission to team
* Demonstrates familiarity with use and application of export licenses for the export of military products to foreign countries
* Courageous and a risk taker. A mover and shaker yet collaborative and inclusive of a team approach to results
* Committed to AV Values (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) and emulates these values in all actions
* Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
* Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
* Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
* Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
* Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
* Experience in product test and evaluation. Capable of developing extensive test reports with recommended way forward for product improvement.  Willingness to run multiple test & evaluation efforts in parallel, to include managing test range coordination, activity approvals with local/federal authorities as needed, as well as equipment logistics.
*** Physical Demands
**** Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
* Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent); talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
* Ability to work in austere locations for extended periods of time (Frequent)
*** Special Requirements
**** U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), per ITAR definition
* Some travel required (up to 20%)
** Clearance Level
** Top Secret The salary range for this role is:$136,807 - $194,040

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