Program Manager - Defense Systems & EV Oversight

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 124,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems in Hunt Valley, MD is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead sustainment programs for the Mission business. The role requires strong organization, teamwork, and cross-functional leadership to ensure program execution meets objectives and customer expectations.

You will apply Earned Value management, CAM responsibilities, IMS and supplier coordination, and lead proposal development. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or similar discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years of Program Management experience in the defense industry.
• Experience evaluating program Risks and Opportunities.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
• Proposal lead or business capture experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS office.

Responsibilities

• Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of a critical program to deliver products that are technically acceptable on-time and in a cost-effective manner.
• Applying Earned Value (EV) techniques to monitor and control the Performance Measurement Baseline.
• Performing Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities for program budget including development of budgetary baseline, review of actual costs and managing variance analysis, monthly Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) updates, Estimate At Complete (EAC) analysis, and sales forecast updates.
• Creating and maintaining resource loaded Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and developing actionable plans to ensure on-time / early completion.
• Interfacing with critical suppliers, subcontractors and Textron Systems’ internal Procurement/Subcontracts organization to communicate program updates/changes to and from the supplier.
• Coordinating formal briefs, meetings and reviews with customers and company leaders.
• Working closely with the customer’s Program Manager(s) and communicating program progress both internally and externally.
• Leading proposal generation and submittals to the customer.
• Mentor and foster new Project Management talent.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Program Management

Proposal lead

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Business or similar

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Textron Systems in Hunt Valley, MD is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead sustainment programs for the Mission business. The role requires strong organization, teamwork, and cross-functional leadership to ensure program execution meets objectives and customer expectations.

You will apply Earned Value management, CAM responsibilities, IMS and supplier coordination, and lead proposal development. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret clearance are required.