Program Manager I - Naval & Defense Programs

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc; National City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc. in National City, CA, has a current opening for a full-time Program Manager I. The role is responsible for the results achieved in terms of quality, safety, costs, schedules and performance of assigned programs.

The position oversees contractual and financial aspects and coordinates operations across all worksite locations, leading program reviews with customers and mentoring project managers to ensure success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Eight years’ experience in structural, mechanical and/or electrical system repair/installations.
• Eight years’ experience managing HM&E for repair, maintenance and modernization.
• Strong background in Modernization, Maintenance & Repair.
• Working knowledge of NAVSEA approved testing and certification/re-certification requirements.
• Ability to read complex technical drawings & manuals and interpret requirements to produce Quotes, Bids & ROMs and develop detailed technical proposals.
• Understanding of contract terms and conditions and requirements.
• Familiar with financial and technical aspects of managing a program including personnel management, safety and profit/loss.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret financial reports.
• Ability to clearly communicate and coordinate efforts involving all activities supporting the program including QA, Contracts, Purchasing, and Resources, internally and with the customer, Sponsor, serving as the primary customer POC for all NSWC related product lines.
• Must have the ability to work closely with Quality Assurance, Contracts, Purchasing and other support departments.
• Must be able to identify changes in work scope to ensure appropriate planning measures are being taken including the customers’ inputs for reassessing, renegotiating, and amending the scope of work, schedules and budgets.
• Must be able to identify, assess and analyze risks and develop plans/actions to mitigate them.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Programs.
• Directly supervises Project Managers and Foremen assigned to Program Projects.
• Assures appropriate daily project staffing via assigned Project Manager.
• Is the primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.
• Identifies and leads Contract Opportunity Capture.
• Represents the company with customers in a professional manner.
• Monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and develops solutions.
• Directs and mentors Project Managers and program analysts/financial analysts to deliver monthly status, 75% reports, and related documents.
• Tracks financial progress and coordinates corrective actions with PMs to meet goals.
• Determines project priority, personnel requirements and maintains cost control.
• Oversees program for all projects through final certification and closeout.
• Reviews all Condition Reports and follows up for resolution.
• Develops baseline resource requirements and technical/cost proposals as required for RFQs/RFPs.
• Participates in financial meetings and resolves issues with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Program Management

Leadership

Customer liaison

Financial management

Contract management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc. in National City, CA, has a current opening for a full-time Program Manager I. The role is responsible for the results achieved in terms of quality, safety, costs, schedules and performance of assigned programs.

The position oversees contractual and financial aspects and coordinates operations across all worksite locations, leading program reviews with customers and mentoring project managers to ensure success.