Senior DoW Program Manager – Aerospace & Defense

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

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.