Senior Defense Program Manager

ROUSH; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ROUSH in Michigan is seeking a Senior Defense Program Manager to lead large, complex DoD programs within the Defense Engineering Department. You will manage cost, schedule, and performance, coordinate with customers and subcontractors, and guide teams to deliver key technical milestones.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, at least six years of program management experience, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of program management experience and/or leading cross functional teams.
• Experience in DoD government and defense program management.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance (Secret).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and Project.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost, schedule, and performance management of defense programs.
• Oversee RFP process and monthly program performance reporting.
• Interface with customers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Manage Integrated Master Schedule, risk registers and scope logs.
• Lead design and program reviews and support business development.

Skills

Program management

Cost management

Schedule management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering or business administration

PMI / PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn’t believe. At Roush, you’re part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.
We offer a full array of benefits to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Job Summary:

The Senior Defense Program Manager is responsible for leading larger and more complex technical programs within the Defense Engineering Department. Activities include managing customer communications, creating project planning documents, and leading teams to successful completion of project technical deliverables. Focus will be on Cost, Schedule, and Performance management of the program. The position will interface with all parts of the organization, in addition to customers, sub contractors, etc.

As a Senior Defense Program Manager, you will:

• Manage all cost aspects of the program from cradle to end of life. This includes leading the Request for Proposal) RFP process, to monthly reporting of program performance, to program closeout
• Lead all schedule aspects of the program to ensure all teams are meeting their scheduled deliverables and customer need dates are met. Actively manage risk and develop solutions to
  meet program objectives
• Lead all performance aspects of the program to ensure the collective team meets or exceedsthe customers’ expectations/requirements as it relates to the Statement of Work (SOW)
• Manage manpower planning, personnel utilization, resource assignment, and program metrics via control documents to include budget sheets, an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk Register, Scope Amendment Log, etc.
• Lead teams to execute Program Reviews and Design Reviews to internal and external stakeholders
• Support department needs associated with Business development and Forecasting
• Instill a positive working environment where teams thrive and grow together to meet common goals/objectives. Lead by example, work to implement/improve processes/procedures and
  work instructions

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or another related field
• Minimum 6 years of program management experience and/or leading cross functional teams to established goals
• Experience in program management practices and execution for government and defense industry and working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain security clearance, minimum secret level
• Demonstrated ability to understand staffing demand and supply data metrics; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively meet program staffing requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Project)
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Successful candidates may also have:

• Master’s degree in engineering or business administration
• Secret or higher security clearance
• Project Management Certification (PMI / PMP or other)

If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.

Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at [phone].