Program Manager, Integrated Fires Protection Capability

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a senior program manager to execute and oversee a DoD weapon program (IFPC). You will lead multi-level teams, ensure cost, schedule and technical baselines, and drive earned value management and risk/issue/opportunity processes. The role requires active U.S.

Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to work onsite with occasional travel; you will shape strategy, manage resources and partners, and report to senior leadership while delivering

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program/project management experience delivering DoD weapon programs.
• 5+ years on a DoD weapon program.
• 5+ years of management experience with direct reports and BU leaders.
• 5+ years of experience with RIO processes and tools.
• 5+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship required and export control 'U.S. Person'.
• No visa sponsorship for employment.
• Bachelor's or higher in Engineering preferred.
• Experience in cross-functional environments and presenting to Senior Leaders.
• Experience leading agile development teams.
• Experience writing proposals, RFIs and/or RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Execute and ensure performance of the IFPC Program
• Manage Phase 2 program scope for design maturation and demonstration
• Lead competitive capture of follow-on production phases
• Manage employees and mid-level managers performing program management business activities
• Develop and execute integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures
• Guide development of business and technical strategies, goals and objectives
• Acquire resources for organizational activities
• Provide technical management of suppliers
• Lead process improvements
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Manage, develop and motivate employees and mid-level managers
• Work 100% onsite at the Huntsville, Alabama site
• Work first shift; some travel may be required up to 10% of the time

Skills

Program Management

Earned Value Management

Department of Defense Experience

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Leadership and Team Development

Risk Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

RIO Processes and Tools

Earned Value Management Tools

Job description

• Execute and ensure performance of the IFPC Program
• Manage Phase 2 program scope for design maturation and demonstration
• Lead competitive capture of follow-on production phases
• Manage employees and mid-level managers performing program management business activities
• Develop and execute integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures
• Guide development of business and technical strategies, goals and objectives
• Acquire resources for organizational activities
• Provide technical management of suppliers
• Lead process improvements
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Manage, develop and motivate employees and mid-level managers
• Work 100% onsite at the Huntsville, Alabama site
• Work first shift; some travel may be required up to 10% of the time

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a role requiring project / program management skills to ensure cost, schedule and technical baseline requirements are met
• 5+ years of experience on a Department of Defense weapon program
• 5+ years of experience in a management role working with both direct reports and business unit leaders
• 5+ years of experience with RIO (Risks, Issues and Opportunities) processes and tools
• 5+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship required
• U.S. export control compliance requires a "U.S. Person"
• Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
• Bachelor's or higher in Engineering (preferred)
• Weapon system development and competitive capture (preferred)
• Interceptor development and fielding (preferred)
• Experience working in a cross functional environment (preferred)
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to Senior Leaders (preferred)
• Experience leading agile development teams (preferred)
• Experience writing proposals, RFIs and/or RFPs (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in program management, particularly within Department of Defense weapon programs, with a strong focus on Earned Value Management and RIO processes. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategies, and manage resources effectively while ensuring compliance with U.S. export control regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Program Management
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Department of Defense Experience
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• Leadership and Team Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Technical Management
• Process Improvement
• Proposal Writing
• Agile Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Design Maturation
• Competitive Capture
• Weapon System Development

Soft Skills

• Relationship Management
• Motivational Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Department of Defense
• Weapon Programs
• U.S. Export Control Compliance
• Conflict of Interest Assessment
• Interceptor Development

Tools & Technologies

• RIO Processes and Tools
• Earned Value Management Tools