GMRE
Description:
JOB SUMMARY
This position is contingent upon contract award. The Senior Program Manager will lead, coordinate, and execute large-scale defense and military aircraft modification programs. Reporting to the Vice President of the Integration and Sustainment Business Unit, this role is pivotal in aligning project execution with corporate strategy and national defense objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a robust background in defense program management, a mastery of risk and resource management, and a proven record of delivering solutions to military customers.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership:
- Define program vision and objectives, integrating long-term strategic goals with operational execution.
- Develop comprehensive program roadmaps and implement performance metrics to monitor progress.
- Mentor and lead a diverse team of project managers, engineers and cross-functional staff, building a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Program Execution & Oversight:
- Manage all phases of program life cycles including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Oversee scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation for complex defense initiatives.
- Utilize data-driven methodologies to forecast potential challenges and proactively institute risk mitigation strategies.
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management:
- Act as the primary interface between the organization, federal agencies, military representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Maintain robust communication channels and deliver regular status reports and updates to senior leadership and government stakeholders.
- Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance:
- Ensure all program activities adhere to U.S. Defense regulations, including ITAR, FAR, DFARS, and other relevant standards.
- Implement and monitor rigorous quality control measures to guarantee the highest standards of project deliverables.
- Risk & Financial Management:
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks throughout the program life cycle.
- Oversee and manage multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets.
- Oversee and manage multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets.
- Continuous Process Improvement:
- Spearhead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and adopt best practices across program management disciplines. As a rapidly growing business, improvements are necessary to keep pace with changing customer needs.
WHY WORK FOR GMRE?
GMRE is a small veteran owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE's mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.
GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred).
- Experience
- A minimum of 15 years combined systems engineering and program management experience within the U.S. Defense Industry or closely related sectors.
- Demonstrable success in managing large-scale, multi-million-dollar defense industry programs from inception to completion. Military aircraft modification experience highly desired.
- Core Competencies:
- Exceptional strategic, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Strong understanding of military aircraft avionics modification processes.
- Superior communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
- Expertise in budgeting, risk management, and performance analysis using industry standard practices such as earned value and/or agile.
- Experience managing and mentoring capture teams to successful results.
- Experience developing winning approaches to government requests for proposals (RFP) including organizing the technical, cost, and management volumes.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
- Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver's license is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- On-site or hybrid. Remote work not available for this position.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
- This position will travel up to 25% of the time out of state and overnight.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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