Program Manager

Paligen Technologies; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paligen Technologies, through its McCormick Stevenson subsidiary, is seeking an onsite Program Manager in Clearwater, FL to lead day-to-day contract support operations across multiple projects, build client relationships, and ensure delivery on time and within budget.

The role requires DoD/national security experience, strong leadership, budgeting, and proposal development, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance; contribute to strategic program initiatives and risk management.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 yrs relevant experience.
• Experience managing large and complex programs or projects.
• Minimum of 3 years Program Management experience in a DoD and national security environment.
• Experience developing successful proposals in the DoD and national security industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading proposal development tasks.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and US Government FARs.
• Fundamental knowledge of project and program management methodologies.
• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients, internal teams and vendors to plan scope, deliverables, resources, budgets, and timing for project tasks.
• Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are achieved.
• Manage the development and delivery of the response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including developing cost, manpower estimates and coordinating technical inputs.
• Develop and manage the budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Work with other program/project managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the organization.
• Build the McCormick Stevenson brand through customer focus, performance, and successful completion of programs on schedule and within budget.
• Analyze, evaluate and overcome program risks, produce program reports for management and stakeholders.
• Monitor program performance including related tasks, activities and deliverables.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Proposal development

DoD experience

FAR knowledge

Cost accounting

CRM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree in business administration or related field

PMP Certification

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Position Title: Program Manager

Job Family: Program Management

Location: Onsite - Clearwater, FL

McCormick Stevenson, subsidiary of Paligen Technologies, is adding a Program Manager to the team. The Program Manager will perform day-to-day management of overall contract support operations, possibly involving multiple projects. Establish and maintain client relationships on assigned programs. Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of all contract support activities. Maintain organizational standards of customer satisfaction, quality, and performance. Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives. Manage project budget and internal funding sources for maximum productivity.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients, internal teams and vendors to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plans, budgets, and timing for project tasks.
• Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are achieved.
• Manage the development and delivery of the response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including developing cost, manpower estimates and coordinating technical inputs.
• Develop and manage the budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Work with other program/project managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the organization.
• Build the McCormick Stevenson brand through customer focus, performance, and successful completion of programs on schedule and within budget.
• Analyze, evaluate and overcome program risks, produce program reports for management and stakeholders.
• Monitor program performance including related tasks, activities and deliverables.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 yrs relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience managing large and complex programs or projects.
• Minimum of 3 years Program Management experience in a DoD and national security environment.
• Experience managing the development of successful proposals in the DoD and national security industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading proposal development tasks.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and US Government FARs.
• Fundamental knowledge of project and program management methodologies.
• Understand the wider objectives of the program, such as business and strategic goals.
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in business administration or related field.
• Direct experience managing DoD prime contracts.
• PMP Certification.
• Strong working knowledge of CRM software.

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