Principal Program Manager

Frontgrade is seeking a Program Manager IV to direct all phases of programs/projects from inception through completion, and participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. The Program Manager will coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, and financial terms/conditions of contract and act as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers in coordination with internal team members to discuss cost, schedule, and technical issues.

• Key responsibilities:

  • Defines the objectives and strategies of the program, to include strategic and company objectives consistent with customer and contractual requirements.

   

  • Develops and implements effective customer communications plans to provide timely communications, represent the Voice of Customer, build customer relationships, define customer objectives, and manage customer satisfaction.

   

  • Controls the timely start and completion of program tasks to assure fulfillment of program cost and schedule objectives. Creates and maintains Baseline Schedules, Budgets, Risk and Opportunity Registers, Change Logs, ETC/EACs, manages scope, costs, and On Time delivery of portfolio
  • Coordinates the program activities with cognizant support functions. Assures the optimum utilization of manpower and program resources. Assures effective management of subcontracts and execution of the program material plan.
  • Implements a proactive risk management process. Assures regular team identification, mitigation planning and review of program risks, both during the program-planning phase and regularly during program execution.
  • Implements an effective issues resolution process. Assures regular team identification, action planning, closure and review of program issues.Establishes an objective roadmap for creating new business opportunities from the present program. Manages customer satisfaction to assure a high rate of repeated business. Participates in planning of company capital, IRAD, B&P resources.
  • Trains program personnel to be alert to new opportunities and equips them with “state-of-the-art” skills to remain competitive.
  • Measures and improves program performance through the investigation of improved processes, tools, staff training, facilities and team dynamics. Performs regular reviews of task estimates, challenging the team to eliminate wasteful approaches. Establishes a management reserve to provide resources for unexpected program challenges.
  • Conducts regular reviews of program performance, evaluating the current and projected status against the approved plan.

Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Math, Science or Business)
• 8 years of program management experience in manufacturing, operations, or engineering to include DoD program management OR a
• Experience managing multiple $500,000 US Defense or Space related Design programs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, as well as Project or a similar scheduling system

Preferred:

• Program Management experience with Motion Control products, electronics, and Design efforts on Space products.
• Program Management experience directing production and development programs from pursuit of the opportunity, proposal, contract award, through completion.
• Master's Degree with 5 years of same experience
• Experience leading proposal teams and developing proposals, participating in negotiations of contract and contract changes, and developing/managing business plans for assigned programs.
• Strong knowledge of Us Government Program Management standards and operating procedures.
• Strong background in Program Finance, including Estimating, Forecasting, Managing cost, and achieving financial goals in Revenue, Profit, Cash, and Working Capital.
• People leadership: coach and mentor staff; ability to lead with integrity, honesty and trust; ability to deliver reliable, unique and leading- edge solutions that exceed expectations; ability to act with energy, passion and responsibility; ability to collaborate to leverage and align all elements of the business; ability to inspire every employee to reach his or her full potential and achieve excellence
• PgMP, PMP, or other program/project certification desired
• Eligible for DoD Clearance, or Active DoD clearance

Salary Range: $139,213-$162,415 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

• Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Salary : $500,000 - $0