Program Manager

Tcom Lp; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

TCOM seeks a Program Manager to lead LTA product programs from award through closeout, ensuring contractual, technical, cost, schedule, quality, and safety requirements are met.

The role interfaces with customers, directs cross-functional teams, and may serve in a deputy capacity for the VP of Program Management. Office-based with occasional remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, contracts, or economics discipline is required.
• Advanced degree and/or PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of program management experience in defense programs valued $5M–$25M annually.
• Experience with both commercial and U.S. government contracts.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned programs from inception through closeout.
• Oversee all aspects of program execution including proposals, contracts, planning, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and delivery.
• Develop and control program documentation (SOWs, budgets, specs, WBS, OBS, schedules).
• Establish milestones, monitor performance, and mitigate risks.
• Manage programs in a matrix organization and coordinate with functional teams.
• Act as primary customer and vendor contact, securing acceptance of deliverables.
• Utilize EVMS to track costs and performance.
• Support growth with follow-on opportunities and bid/proposal efforts.
• Oversee applicable domestic and international program activities and travel.

Skills

Program management

Defense industry

EVMS experience

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical, business, contracts, or economics

Advanced degree or PMP certification

Tools

EVMS software

MS Office

Contract management tools

Job description

Columbia, MD (HQ)
Columbia, MD 21046, USA

Description

Position Overview

The Program Manager is responsible for leading all phases of TCOM’s Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) product and service programs, from contract award through program closeout. This role has full accountability for program execution, performance, and customer satisfaction, ensuring delivery of high-quality products and services that meet contractual, technical, cost, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.

The Program Manager serves as the primary customer interface, directs cross-functional company resources, and ensures all contractual obligations are met. On select programs, the Program Manager may serve in a deputy capacity as directed by TCOM’s Vice President of Program Management. This position is primarily office-based with occasional ad hoc remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned programs from inception through closeout, ensuring performance requirements are met on schedule and within approved cost targets.
• Oversee all aspects of program execution, including proposal development, contract negotiations, planning, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, cost monitoring, technical performance, quality, safety, and delivery of contractual products, services, and data.
• Develop, maintain, and control all required program documentation, including:
• Program budgets and spend plans
• Statements of Work (SOW)
• Technical specifications
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and dictionaries
• Organizational Breakdown Structures (OBS)
• Program schedules and work authorization documents
• Establish program milestones, monitor performance against master plans and schedules, identify risks, and lead the development and execution of mitigation strategies.
• Manage programs through a matrix organization, leveraging functional teams across TCOM to execute program objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers and major vendors, including obtaining customer acceptance of deliverables.
• Utilize Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to track and manage labor, material, travel, and other direct program costs.
• Support business growth by developing follow-on opportunities with existing customers and supporting Business Development efforts on new initiatives, including proposal preparation and coordination.
• For applicable programs, oversee and support OCONUS activities performed by TCOM and partner organizations, including maintaining regular communication with international counterparts and traveling OCONUS as required.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, contracts, or economics discipline required
• Advanced degree and/or PMP certification preferred

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of program management experience managing defense industry programs valued between $5M and $25M annually
• Experience with both commercial and U.S. government contracts
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-pressure environment

Compensation

In compliance with state and local laws, theannualsalary range for this role is$140,325 to$190,000. The range provided is a general guideline and good faith estimate representative of all experience levels but is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. TCOM considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate’s experience, education/training, key skills, internal equity, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays. The specific programs, options and eligibility may vary depending on date of hire, classification, and schedule type.

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