Senior Program Manager

KIHOMAC; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead mid-sized programs and multiple smaller efforts across manufacturing, engineering, and sustainment. You will develop execution plans, budgets, and schedules while balancing cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet customer expectations.

The role requires 5+ years in government or industry programs, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and DoD/DAU PM certification or PMP is highly desired.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Program Management experience with Government or Industry
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or related field
• DAU PM certification, PMP, or degree in Program Management or equivalent is highly desired

Responsibilities

• Independently manage mid-sized programs or multiple smaller programs
• Develop and maintain program execution plans, budgets, schedules, and performance objectives
• Assume responsibility for program cost, schedule, and performance
• Monitor financial performance including budgets, costs, estimates to complete, revenue projections, and profit margins
• Lead cross-functional teams to accomplish program objectives
• Serve as primary customer interface and manage expectations
• Interpret contractual requirements and manage statements of work, milestones, and deliverables
• Identify and mitigate program risks and opportunities
• Translate customer requirements into executable objectives
• Prepare status reports and recommendations for leadership and customers
• Ensure timely completion of contractual deliverables and reviews
• Support proposal development and cost estimating and business development

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical, business, or related field

Job description

• Independently manage assigned mid-sized programs or multiple smaller programs, including manufacturing, engineering, systems integration, sustainment, repair, and research and development efforts
• Develop, implement, and maintain program execution plans, budgets, schedules, resource requirements, and performance objectives
• Assume responsibility for assigned program cost, schedule, and performance, ensuring successful execution while maintaining profitability and customer satisfaction
• Monitor program financial performance, including budgets, actual costs, estimates to complete, revenue projections, and profit margins. Identify variances and implement corrective actions as necessary
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, contracting, and finance, to accomplish program objectives
• Serve as a primary customer interface for assigned programs, maintaining effective communications, managing expectations, and resolving programmatic concerns
• Interpret and execute contractual requirements, including statements of work, deliverables, milestones, and applicable government acquisition requirements
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies and corrective actions to address technical, financial, and schedule challenges
• Translate customer requirements into executable program objectives, balancing technical solutions, resource availability, cost constraints, and delivery commitments
• Prepare and present program status reports, financial assessments, schedule updates, and recommendations to company leadership and customers
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of contractual deliverables, reports, documentation, and program reviews
• Proactively identify and resolve program execution challenges, exercising independent judgment and escalating significant issues when appropriate
• Support proposal development, cost estimating, contract modifications, and business development activities, including identification of follow-on and new business opportunities
• Maintain program documentation, financial records, and execution controls in accordance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable quality management standards
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in technical, business, or related field required
• Department of Defense Acquisition (DAU) PM certification, PMP, or degree in Program Management or equivalent is highly desired

Experience:

• 5+ years of Program Management or associated experience with Government or Industry

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance will be required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and use of computer screens
• Frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements using a keyboard, mouse, and handwriting
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $115,000 -$140,00 annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.