Program Manager

Leader Communications Inc. (LCI); Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Leader Communications Inc. (LCI) in Warner Robins, Georgia is seeking a Program Manager to direct strategies for lifecycle obsolescence on military platforms. This role involves leading cross-functional teams and managing external suppliers to ensure compliance. Candidates are required to have at least a high school diploma or GED with relevant coursework and five years of experience, preferably in Program Management. Duties include developing DMSMS management plans, negotiating contracts, and presenting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Ability to obtain a valid US Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategies to counter lifecycle obsolescence.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPTs).
• Shape and negotiate Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).
• Present high-level executive briefs to program stakeholders.

Skills

Typing speed of 40 words per minute

US Citizenship

Ability to lift 20-50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED plus equivalent coursework

5 years of Program Management experience preferred

Job description

Position Summary

LCI is seeking a Program Manager that will direct strategies to counter lifecycle obsolescence in hardware, software, and electronic components on military platforms. The Program Manager will lead and steer cross‑functional Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) to secure continuous production and sustainment while balancing program risks, cost baselines, and delivery schedules to safeguard critical weapon systems and platforms against early lifecycle termination. Individual must be able to attain and maintain a valid US Government security clearance to be retained in the position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides Strategic Obsolescence Planning
• Develop and execute comprehensive DMSMS Management Plans (DMPs) across full product lifecycles.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through proactive forecasting, predictive tool analysis, and system health assessments.
• Formulate technical and non-technical mitigation options, including lifetime buys, alternate sourcing, and system redesigns.
• Provides Cross‑Functional and Vendor Leadership
• Direct Integrated Program Teams consisting of engineering, global supply chain, and contracts personnel. Manage external suppliers to enforce DMSMS compliance and monitor their execution of funded risk‑mitigation efforts.
• Coordinate with Program Management Offices (PMOs) to align engineering changes with customer requirements.
• Contractual & Financial Governance
• Shape and negotiate Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL).
• Serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM) to manage integrated based budgets, schedules, and earned value metrics.
• Evaluate financial and operational trade‑offs to implement the most cost‑effective lifecycle resolution strategies.
• Risk Communication & Compliance: Present high‑level executive briefs and technical status updates to program stakeholders and government entities. Audit Bills of Materials (BOMs) and configuration configurations to maintain absolute traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Provides performance metrics
• Provides supervision

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED plus additional coursework equivalent to an Associate’s degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience.
• Five (5) years of Program Management experience preferred.
• National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a favorable Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check.

Skill & Certification Requirements

• Ability to type a minimum of forty (40) words per minute with no errors.
• CAC required.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Position requires sitting for long periods of time (Sedentary Work).
• Most duties require extended use of a keyboard and computer monitor.
• Extended Telephone Use.
• May require lifting of 20‑50 lbs.

LCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran/Disabled.

Leader Communications is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HR.