Senior Program Manager

Company Overview
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc.) leverage to achieve their targets.

Capability Unit 

Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) operates a fleet of KC-135 aircraft, offering an air-to-air refueling service that seamlessly, safely, and professionally integrates into military aviation training and operations. 

Position Summary 

This role is responsible for successfully managing all aspects of cost, internal schedule, and performance for their assigned Air to Air Refueling projects and programs, in accordance with the approved MSM processes. The Senior Program Manager is also responsible for achieving and maintaining superior contract execution, product delivery, and customer satisfaction, as well as support follow-on business development for their assigned programs/customers.           

Role and Responsibilities 

• Develops, implements, and manages international programs, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and align with organizational goals. 
• Provide the planning, direction, and control requirements to meet the cost, schedule, and performance goals throughout the life-cycle of assigned project and programs. 
• Regularly engages international customers and stakeholders to ensure customer needs and requirements are being met. 
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, support organizations, Capability Unit members and leadership to ensure program success 
• Advise CU Lead and other senior management on various types of operations efficiencies in order to accomplish operations goals within the projects and programs. 
• Track progress against the program plan and milestones. 
• Ensure completion and accurate compliance with approved Corporate Policies and Processes.  
• Identify staffing/resource needs for current and projected programs to ensure adequate staffing for successful program completion. Liaise with flight crews, maintainers, integrators and vendors as required to ensure high levels of readiness and customer satisfaction. 
• Assist in strategic planning, development, review and negotiations for their programs within business units with Contracts, Finance, and Operations. 
• Monitor the business development of existing customers and assist the Program Manager in current program areas. 
• Monitor project/proposal processes and work with key proposal team members on current and new business opportunities related to respective program areas. 

Skills and Experience 

Education:  

Experience:

• 10 years of program/project management. 
• 5 years of aviation project management or working with government contracts preferred. 

Skills:

• Proven and demonstrable Project and Program Management skills. 
• Experience with managing projects with Foreign Militaries customers and at international sites. 
• Demonstrable experience and or understanding of contracted aerial refueling 
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in written format, for briefing and presentation delivery to program employees, management and customers. 
• Financial acumen, with ability to manage cost and schedule; proven ability to deliver on time and with utmost quality. 
• Comprehensive understanding of company philosophy and processes. 
• High level of learning, strategic thinking, team building, conflict resolution and time management 
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently 
• Must have the ability to multitask and work effectively, both individually and as a member of a project team, while ensuring timely completion of assignments 
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers 
• Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistance. 
• Must have good command of the English language; oral and written. 

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products (specifically Word, Excel, and TEAMS), Microsoft Project
• Experience with various ERP systems preference with Microsoft Dynamics experience.

Certifications

Our Culture 

Metrea’s single core value “rooted in humility” is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for

Benefits

Health and welfare

Retirement plan eligibility

Work Authorization / Security Clearance
 s required 

 AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Special Management LLC (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
 This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. 

Travel

Travel requirements are: 25-50% 

Work Location

India or US Metrea office 

Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands 

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required  

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.
 
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The role, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.