Program Manager - Mack Defense

Volvo Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 144,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental and vision

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement matching

Volvo Group University

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Volvo Group is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead complex, high-value programs with global teams. You will ensure cost, quality and schedule targets are met while guiding a matrix organization across engineering, purchasing, quality, manufacturing and logistics.

The role demands strategic governance participation, risk management, and clear communication with customers and internal stakeholders. The base pay ranges from $143,600 to $177,300 annually, with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering is preferred.
• MBA preferred.
• PMP or CPM certification is desired.
• DAU standard certifications are preferred for defense programs.
• Experience in defense programs and acquisition processes is valued.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary contact for the program for external customers and internal support areas.
• Achieve program cost, quality and schedule delivery objectives.
• Coordinate and manage all program activities via matrix organization.
• Represent the program at governance forums to secure decisions.
• Ensure quality of program products and deliverables, including reviews and audits.
• Develop, review and approve plans, schedules and consulting agreements.
• Prepare reports and technical reviews for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, government policies and ITAR/EAR regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Communication

Customer-focused

Flexibility

Networking

Manufacturing understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA preferred

PMP/CPM certification desired

DAU certification preferred

Experience with defense acquisition process

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

The Program Manager is responsible for overall management and successful delivery of complex, high-value programs. The position is accountable to achieve all cost, quality and schedule delivery objectives. The Program Manager is the primary point of contact for the end Customer throughout the duration of the program. The position must provide overall leadership to a global matrix program organization comprised of both internal and external support representing all functional areas of the organization (engineering, purchasing, quality, manufacturing, aftermarket, sales, logistics, etc.). The Program Manager is responsible to represent the program at all governance forums needed to secure all decisions affecting the program progress.

Core responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the program for both external customers and internal Company support areas.
• Responsible to achieve Program cost (Program and Product), quality (Program assurance and Product) and schedule delivery objectives.
• Coordinate and manage all program activities through a matrix program organization supported by all Company business areas, external partners and suppliers.
• Represents the program at all required governance forums.
• Assures quality of program products, services, and deliverables, including participating in reviews, audits, and site visits.
• Develops, reviews, and approves plans, schedules, consulting agreements and other program documents.
• Prepares and provides various reports and technical reviews to senior management as requested.
• Ensures compliance with relevant corporate and government policies and standards.
• Responsible for compliance with all security requirements and Import/Export, EAR and ITAR regulations under the program.

Who are you?

Critical Competencies

• Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.
• Creativity/Innovation: Reframing traditional patterns of thinking and applying new and evolving ideas, methods, designs and technologies.
• Communication: Excellence in listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensively.
• Customer Focus: Understanding and meeting the needs and requirements of customers and addressing the interests and concerns of all organization stakeholders.
• Flexibility performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities and assignments.
• External Relationships / Networking: Establishing a presence for the organization with outside interest groups, cultivating relationships with customers and other stakeholders, and gaining support for organization goals.
• Ability to understand multiple manufacturing organizations, processes and products.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering is preferred. Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
• 10+ years of Program or Project Management experience working on projects and programs of increasing complexity and cost.
• 5+ years as a Program Manager in the defense industry acquisition process pertaining to wheeled vehicle programs preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Project Manager (CPM) is desired.
• Defense industry Program Management experience with certification defined by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) standard is preferred.
• Experience in competitive analysis, customer analysis, win strategy development, conducting phase reviews and price-to win analysis.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills at the senior management level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large global teams within a matrix organizational structure and the ability to effectively provide guidance, direction and supervision in areas of program management, systems engineering, major system acquisitions and financial management.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions necessary to move the Program forward.

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $143,600.00 - $177,300.00 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Mack Trucks is part of Volvo Group. Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as The American Truck You Can Count On, thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.