Program Manager

LifePort; Woodland (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Annual bonus

Wellness program

Onsite gym with personal training

Paid company holidays

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

LifePort is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead customer programs from initiation through delivery. You will chair cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-scope execution.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and risk-management skills, with experience in government or export-compliance contexts. A high level of initiative and independent work is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in project planning and leading a matrixed team through a project life cycle.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask.
• Strong leadership and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with government regulatory or other agencies; export compliance.
• DoD contracts and CPARS experience.
• Classified programs experience; FSO preferred.
• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED; engineering degree preferred; 5–10+ years PM experience.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals, objectives, and scope.
• Confer with staff to outline work plans and assign duties and responsibilities.
• Manage the master schedule and project activities to meet deadlines and budget.
• Communicate with customers and stakeholders; provide technical guidance to resolve issues.
• Identify, assess, and develop mitigation plans for risks and changes.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Woodland, WA 98674, Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary, Located in Woodland, WA, LifePort is the leading manufacturer of medical transportation and interior products as well as ballistic armor protection systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. From large multi-aircraft projects to small custom projects, LifePort supplies the industry’s largest aerospace OEMs and end users with the finest aviation solutions today.

Position Summary:

Manage and coordinate assigned customer programs and projects from initiation through delivery to ensure customer commitments and objectives are met within established scope, schedule, and budget. Own delivery by leading cross-functional coordination, managing schedules, risks, issues, and changes, and maintaining communication with customers and internal stakeholders. Coordinate related projects and workstreams as needed to support overall program objectives and successful execution.

Essential Functions:

Reviews project proposal to determine time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projectDefines project goals, objectives, and scopeConfers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, and responsibilitiesManages work plan for each phase of project/programMonitors activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budgetIs responsible for maintaining the Master Program schedule and presenting to customers when applicableReviews and distributes project reports for management, customer or other stakeholdersConfers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problemsManages project activities with government regulatory or other agenciesRepresents organization as a prime contact on assigned projectsInteracts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizationsIdentifies, assesses, and develops migitation plans

Qualifications:

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):Proven expertise in project planning methodology and leading a matrixed team through a project life cycleAbility to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitaskStrong leadership skills and excellent written and verbal communicationExcellent organizational skills with strong attention to detailExcellent teamwork skillsHigh degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently in the absence of specific directionMust be proficient with Microsoft Project and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Experience with classified programs, ideally as Facility Security Officer (FSO)Experience in Export ComplianceHighly proficient in risk management, DoD Contracts and project managementProven ability to improve Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPARS) scores Education, Certifications, and Experience:High School Diploma or GEDBA/BS in Engineering preferred but not required5-10+ years of related experience to include project management preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing and office environment. All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.14 is required. The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

Our Competitive Benefits Include:

PTO – Paid Time Off Personal leaveAnnual performance bonus programWellness program and onsite gym with free personal trainingPaid company holidaysComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options401K with employer contributionEmployer paid basic life & disability coverageEmployee life assistance programAdditional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness

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