Program Manager - MP

Position Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of business-critical projects. Leads the negotiation of contracts and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer interface for project activities, leading status review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Key Results Areas:

• Deliver projects on time, and on budget, with performance and quality specified by customer contractual requirements.

• Maintains up-to-date project schedule, budget, and risk for accurately tracking project execution. Escalates risks with proposed solutions with sufficient time to take action.
• Knowledgeable on the entire project supply chain and fosters positive supplier relationships to enable long-term sustainability.
• Acts as primary point-of-contact for all stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal team.
• Proactively identifies project risks with associated mitigation plans and effectively communicates cross-functionally to ensure accountability.
• Leads identification and implementation of interdepartmental corrective actions to drive improved efficiency and no repeat issues.
• Willingness to dive in deep when required on any issue (manufacturing, quality, technical, contractual, etc).

• Execute contract negotiations with the government and prime contractors (cost plus and fixed price contract types) to ensure optimized terms & conditions, pricing, and delivery & milestone dates.
  • Performs scope assessment and pricing review during the program proposal phase.
  • Responsible for schedule creation and higher-level schedule flow explanations during program kickoff.
  • Establishes milestone payment structure and cash flow model to ensure optimized cash flow and revenue recognition.
  • Ensures contract modifications during the execution phase are reviewed timely and accurately.
• Maintains contract scope control to ensure program profitability per contractual agreement.
  • Maintains technical and schedule cognizance over the entire program.
  • Leads identification of and drives incorporation of Engineering Change Proposal (ECPs) for additional scope requested.
  • Supports audits (ISO/IEEE, DCAA, etc).
  • Schedules maintenance and reporting via Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).
• Forecasts and communicates future needs (resources, processes, and systems) for active/future projects.
  • Compiles resource needs with objective evidence based on project scope.
  • Shares lessons learned within the Manufacturing team to ensure issues are not duplicated on other programs.
  • Engages with customers to explore future business opportunities.
  • Organizes internal cross-functional events to celebrate major program milestones.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience, and abilities required.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business/Contract Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Two years of professional experience in project management, supply chain management, engineering, and/or manufacturing.
• Demonstrable experience managing Government Contracts and associated flowdowns.

Other:

• Must be willing to work overtime as required
• Travel up to 30% of working time.

Desired Job Qualification:

• Program Management Professional certification desired
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and/or related regulations

Skills:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management, enterprise resource planning, database, and specialized application software.
• Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by Graham, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on Graham or the client’s property or job site.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction, as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team-oriented culture

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others.
• Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.
• Work Environment: This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets