Program Manager

CAE USA; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 105,100 - 175,700; Full time

Job summary

CAE USA in Binghamton, New York is seeking a program manager responsible for overall program performance, including schedule and cost performance. The ideal candidate will develop relationships with customers, assess program status, and lead the execution of all phases of programs.

A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience are required, along with a successful track record in complex aerospace/defense programs. Applicants must also meet U.S. citizenship requirements due to government contract stipulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program performance and/or management related experience.
• Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs.
• Active Secret security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with customers and understand their missions.
• Communicate program status to leadership and the program team.
• Direct all phases of the program from inception to completion.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Earned value cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for overall program performance including schedule performance, cost performance, and customer satisfaction by executing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a trusted relationship with the customer and a keen understanding of their mission, success definition, and program / contract requirements
• Understand and take ownership of program performance
• Accurately assess and communicate program status to leadership and members of the program team
• Direct all phases of the program from inception to completion to include design, development, production and sustainment phases
• Develop relationships with program team members and lead the program team in successful execution. Hold self and team accountable to program performance
• Develop concepts for growth and enhancements based on the customer's mission, value set, and needs.
• Support program growth initiatives including program bid and proposal activities. Ensure that requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services. Report program status to senior management monthly.
• Development and maintenance of the program integrated master schedule to include the internal and external milestones and phases as established by the respective program teams
• Establish and monitor adherence to program master plans and schedules, identify program problems, obtain solutions, direct allocation of resources
• Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedule are evident. Seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise
• Formally identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle. Obtain management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost, and schedule objectives
• Maintain program financial forecasts, report progress to financial objectives

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years program performance and / or management related experience
• Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs
• Must be a dynamic and energetic leader that fosters a team identity and a high-performance culture
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis
• The position requires coordinating and working with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills to advise team members and senior management on status and/or actions
• Active Secret security clearance preferred
• A personality style that is team oriented and has the success of the customer, program, organization, and business as his/her main objective
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Compensation

Salary Range: $105,100 - 175,700
Please note: The actual compensation rate is subject to the evaluation of the following factors (but not limited to): the candidate's work experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and market.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]