Defense Program Manager — Cross-Functional Lead

KIHOMAC; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead mid-sized programs and multiple smaller efforts across manufacturing, engineering, and sustainment. You will develop execution plans, budgets, and schedules while balancing cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet customer expectations.

The role requires 5+ years in government or industry programs, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and DoD/DAU PM certification or PMP is highly desired.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Program Management experience with Government or Industry
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or related field
• DAU PM certification, PMP, or degree in Program Management or equivalent is highly desired

Responsibilities

• Independently manage mid-sized programs or multiple smaller programs
• Develop and maintain program execution plans, budgets, schedules, and performance objectives
• Assume responsibility for program cost, schedule, and performance
• Monitor financial performance including budgets, costs, estimates to complete, revenue projections, and profit margins
• Lead cross-functional teams to accomplish program objectives
• Serve as primary customer interface and manage expectations
• Interpret contractual requirements and manage statements of work, milestones, and deliverables
• Identify and mitigate program risks and opportunities
• Translate customer requirements into executable objectives
• Prepare status reports and recommendations for leadership and customers
• Ensure timely completion of contractual deliverables and reviews
• Support proposal development and cost estimating and business development

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical, business, or related field

Job description

KIHOMAC seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead mid-sized programs and multiple smaller efforts across manufacturing, engineering, and sustainment. You will develop execution plans, budgets, and schedules while balancing cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet customer expectations.

The role requires 5+ years in government or industry programs, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and DoD/DAU PM certification or PMP is highly desired.