Program Manager I

Worker Type

Job Description

 

Summary  

The Program Manager I (PM) is accountable for the support of the execution of company programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance. The PM understands the program life-cycle and supports all activities necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Working with a lead PM, the PM I acts as a focal point and authority for one or more Programs’ execution, and provides a single point of contact for program activities to internal customers 

Position Responsibilities 

• Supports the Management of the program throughout the program’s life-cycle
• Ensure alignment with Internal customers
• Implementation and management of lead PM’s program controls and success criteria support the identification, analysis, and management all program-level risk 
• Coordinate and align project teams and their inter-dependencies 
• Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities 
• Align and inform stakeholders of program’s status and health 
• Lead program meetings and program reviews for internal customers and teams 
• Support the development, maintenance and reporting of program statistics
• Analyze potential changes in program scope and characterize potential impact(s) 
• Assists and/or coordinates the preparation of cost and technical proposals 
• Ensure adherence to Company policies and processes 
• Other duties as assigned 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering related field
• 2 – 5 years of experience in Program Management or related field

• Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is a plus 
• Experience with International (ex-US) programs is desired 

• Experience in a highly technical environment 

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies 

• PMI (or equivalent) certification (CAPM or higher) is a plus 

• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance strongly desired 

• Knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and processes 

• Must be able to interface effectively with internal teams 

• Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines 

• A strong communicator able to articulate goals to team 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project) 

• Courageous and a risk taker. A mover and shaker yet collaborative and inclusive of a team approach to results 

• Committed to AV Values (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) and emulates these values in all actions 

• Strong verbal and written skills 

• Strong Analytical and strategic thinking ability 

• Leadership skills 

• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties 

• Very strong work ethic as well as honesty, trustworthiness and high integrity 

• Displays strong initi