Program Manager

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QinetiQ Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to manage the acquisition of affordable, reusable, realistic, threat representative aerial targets to the Army, other services, and Allied Nations. This program will support a variety of missions which require both simulated and live-fire engagements for the Threat Systems Management Office in Huntsville, AL.

Provide Program Management support for all efforts to accomplish the assigned missions, including acquisition of the following:
• Aerial target systems, aerial target subsystems, ground support equipment and spares.
• Flight operations, communication technologies, training, and planning
• Modification to existing aerial target systems to meet evolving requirements for research and development.
• Test supplies, and training support.
• Provide technical support to the Threat Systems Management Office. This support shall include any area of administrative, general, logistical or engineering to support and assist in the program management of aerial target programs.
• Oversee all aspects of the assigned programs/projects to ensure compliance with requirements, schedule, and budget.
• Generate, update, and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), identify resources, critical path items, address schedule conflicts and risks, and synchronize the IMS with other projects across the program's portfolio.
• Control expenditures, report monthly actual performance, and create forecasts using an Estimate to Complete (ETC) process.
• Work with functional managers to develop program resource plans. Direct assigned program resources.
• Generate and deliver weekly reports, monthly reports, program review presentations, and other program status updates and highlights.
• Work closely with the Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and Finance departments to support technical and cost proposal efforts.
• Support company sales, profit, and growth objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business related field.
• 10 years of related experience with Department of Defense customers in a program, operations, or technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated domain and program experience in production, acquisition, and delivery of commercial and non-commercial hardware and software and materials.
• Extensive knowledge and experience within assigned technical discipline.
• Experience with Technical Flight, Engineering, and Field Services Support.
• Experience supporting training activities including training of Government personnel.
• Logistical and technical support experience based around materials deliverables and testing.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and risk across multiple programs.
• Experience managing subcontractors from multiple sources to achieve a common goal.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage diverse teams across multiple projects.
• Detail oriented manager, capable of understanding and communicating highly technical and complex topics to customers, senior leadership, and engineers.
• Strong customer management skills - must be capable of managing a customer to assure the customer's needs are met without incurring scope growth.
• Estimating - must be capable of working with subject matter experts to develop estimates for duration and cost.
• Familiarity with DOD/MIL standards and the military equipment acquisition and qualification process.
• Excellent computer skills with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams/Sharepoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Project, knowledge of Deltek CostPoint or similar MRP/ERP software systems, Jira, and Windchill.
• Must be able to readily adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Active DOD Secret or higher clearance.
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• PMP certification desired.

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.