Program Manager III

WGS Systems, LLC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

WGS Systems, LLC in Frederick, MD, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead DoW programs, overseeing capture, execution, and growth while ensuring customer satisfaction and value to the warfighter.

The role requires leadership of integrated project teams, risk management, and coordination with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and quality, with travel to Huntsville, DC, and other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• We encourage our veterans to apply.
• BS/BA preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency with program management tools (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Record of on-time/on-budget/within-scope performance.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Experience with the complete program lifecycle.
• Refined customer interface and presentation skills.
• Successful track record with complex aerospace/defense programs.
• Excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills.
• TS Security Clearance preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main customer interface for the company, providing communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage daily activities to ensure performance within cost, scope, and budget.
• Assure compliance with WGS AS-9100 Quality Management System (QMS), DCAA, DSCA, CMMC and best commercial practice policies and procedures.
• Employ methods to anticipate, identify and mitigate program risk throughout the program life cycle.
• Negotiate scope changes with customers and manage tradeoffs as needed.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the integrated program team to achieve optimized effectiveness.
• Assist in new bid and proposal efforts and generate new business with existing customers.
• Provide optimum transparency to executive management through organized reporting, program reviews and effective daily communication.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations.
• Assist in Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation
• Serve as an example of the values and culture of the organization

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program lifecycle

Risk management

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

WGS is seeking experienced program managers (PM) for multiple us Department of War (DoW) programs. The sphere of influence for PMs at WGS involves all aspects of the business to include program capture, execution, and growth, with a principal goal of customer satisfaction and providing value to the warfighter. Our variety of programs include systems engineering, product development, integration and test, Independent Validation and Verification, worldwide deployment, training and support.

WGS is a communications company that provides electronic system solutions to national security challenges. Our expertise includes digital and RF communication technologies, cyber, signals intelligence electronic warfare, multi-domain Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). We deliver optimized operational performance for systems installed on various types of manned and unmanned (UAS and drone) platforms. We support our veterans.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the main customer interface for the company, providing communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage daily activities to ensure performance within cost, scope, and budget.
• Assure compliance with WGS AS-9100 Quality Management System (QMS), DCAA, DSCA, CMMC and best commercial practice policies and procedures.
• Employ methods to anticipate, identify and mitigate program risk throughout the program life cycle.
• Negotiate scope changes with customers and manage tradeoffs as needed.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the integrated program team to achieve optimized effectiveness.
• Assist in new bid and proposal efforts and generate new business with existing customers.
• Provide optimum transparency to executive management through organized reporting, program reviews and effective daily communication.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations.
• Assist in Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation
• Serve as an example of the values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• We encourage our veterans to apply.
• BS/BA preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Program Management (PMP) certification preferred
• Proficiency with program management tools (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Record of on-time/on-budget/within-scope performance
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Experience with the complete program lifecycle
• Refined customer interface and presentation skills
• Successful track record with complex aerospace/defense programs.
• Excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills
• TS Security Clearance preferred

Work environment

• Work will be performed in an office environment, laboratories, test ranges, aircraft hangars, aboard aircraft and customer facilities.
• Testing may require the candidate to fly on contractor or government owned and operated aircraft.
• A majority of the work will be performed in Frederick MD, Huntsville AL, Washington D.C., or other locations depending on program needs.
• Occasional travel will be required

Contact Information

WGS Systems, LLC

7350 Executive Way, Suite A

Frederick, MD 21704

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