Senior Program Manager 1

The Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Program Manager to join our dynamic team and help lead our Littleton, CO office by providing onsite support. As the Senior Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and driving the successful execution of complex projects and initiatives. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure seamless project management from inception to completion, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes within established timelines and budgets. Your deep understanding of project management methodologies and best practices will be instrumental in optimizing project workflows, risk management, and resource allocation. Additionally, your strategic mindset and exceptional leadership abilities will allow you to mentor and guide project managers, ensuring they meet their objectives and excel in their roles. Beyond project management, you will also be a key player in the company's growth and business development efforts. Leveraging your expertise in identifying new business opportunities, cultivating partnerships, and driving expansion initiatives, you will be instrumental in driving the organization's success and achieving strategic business goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess outstanding communication skills, and have a track record of success in both project management and business development, we invite you to join the Rocky Mountain Labs Group as a Senior Program Manager and make a significant impact on our company's future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end project management process, ensuring successful planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects while adhering to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Mentor, guide, and support project managers, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to effectively manage their projects and deliver exceptional results.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executives to understand business needs, translate them into actionable project plans, and align project outcomes with overall business objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Develop and execute business development strategies, including proposal writing, contract negotiations, and cultivating client relationships to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
• Continuously assess and optimize project management processes, seeking opportunities for improvement, scalability, and efficiency to enhance overall project delivery.
• Provide regular project status updates and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Work on location or in person, as remote work options are not available for this position.
• The successful candidate will develop a plan for new work looking to diversify the portfolio within the group.

 

• Marketing, Business Development, and Proposals
• Emphasize technical excellence and outstanding customer support as the foundation for customer satisfaction, follow-on work, and marketing
• Lead marketing/business development for current and new clients to meet group’s growth goals (Minimum of 10% growth/year)
• Meet with Government and industry customers, partners, and ARA team members on a regular basis to guide, review, and plan future projects
• Develop annual business plan and supporting marketing plans as needed
• Participate in Group, Division, Sector, and Company-level business and strategic planning sessions
• Present group-wide capabilities for various purposes as needed and/or directed, and collaborate with other units in ARA on multi-disciplinary opportunities
• Lead proposal efforts and prepare cost estimates in line with ARA and the division’s policies and procedures
• Collaborate effectively with other groups/divisions on joint proposals

• Project and Resource Oversight
• Hold project managers accountable for high technical quality and customer support in all group projects
• Oversee project quality reviews, budget, and schedule performance

• Talent Management
• Recruit individuals based on the needs of current and future projects
• Coach and develop project managers and other direct reports informally and in accordance with ARA’s performance management system
• Develop positive working relationships with other leaders to ensure division/company-wide cooperation and coordination on joint marketing, proposals, and project efforts

 

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