Senior Program Manager

Long Wave, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Wave, Inc. seeks a senior Program Manager to lead all phases of programs with a focus on delivering on schedule, budget, and performance. The role requires managing complex DoD-related contracts and coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, finance, and operations to drive growth and execution.

You will direct ECP opportunities, engage with government customers, and ensure rigorous program controls, including EVMS, with frequent executive briefings and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in Program Management, leading large teams managing cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Proven expertise in Earned Value Management and P&L management.
• Knowledge of DoD programs including engineering and manufacturing development (EMD), integration and test, production, sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of programs, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Accountable for total program execution and growth, meeting contractual commitments within the program portfolio.
• Lead development of annual financial targets within the programs-accountable to the program area director.
• Develop program growth strategies focused on value-added ECPs and meeting the program AOP.
• Support and direct ECP and new business capture and proposal activities.
• Cultivate relationships and own customer relationships with prime contractor customers, US government customers, and other industry partners.
• Utilize Earned Value Management to track program performance and make adjustments as needed.
• Establish Agile development plans and cadence to iteratively deliver products.
• Establish and lead cross-functional organizations to ensure flawless execution of program activities.

Skills

Program Management

Earned Value Management

P&L management

DoD programs

Security clearance

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Primary Function:

This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Long Wave leadership behaviors. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership.

What you will do:

• Lead all phases ofprograms, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Accountablefor total program execution and growth,meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of the primary program (and future,new programs) within the program portfolio and Integrated Solutions portfolio
• Lead the development of annual financial targets within the programs-accountable to the program area director in meeting EAC, AOP, and other targets as set by the business
• Develop program growth strategies focused on creating value added ECPs and meeting the program AOP.
• Support and direct ECP and new business capture and proposal activities
• Cultivate relationshipsand own the customer relationshipswithprime contractor customer,US government (USG) customer and other industry partners to ensure smooth execution of existing contract scope and to accelerate the capture ofadditionalstrategic contracts
• Utilize Earned Value Management to track program performance andmake performanceadjustments as needed
• Establish Agile development plans and cadencetoiteratively deliver products.
• Establish and lead cross-functional organizations (Integrated Program Teams/Cross Product Teams) such as contracts, finance, supply chain, operations, quality, etc. to ensure flawless execution of program activities
• Accountable for the execution of Program Management Plans and Program Directives consistent with program requirements and company policies
• Identifyandcorrectprogram problems; developsolutions tocorrect technical and/or financial issues;driveimproved /increased value for both ourcustomers and business
• Prepare and present internal and external executive-level briefs
• Perform regular program EACs, PMRs andbusiness forecastingreviews
• Build and interface with multiple internal and geographically dispersed team members, ensuring consistent and effective communication.
• Ensure staffing appropriatelyidentifiedandfunctionallyallocatedto meet program and businessfinancial milestones.Work closely with functional management to ensure skillsets are properlyidentified.
• Direct engagement in associatedbusinessstrategy,visionand program execution.
• Direct and execute internal reviews and executive briefingspertaining toall pursuits to include, Gate, Color Teams & Strategy Reviews, contractnegotiation/defeminization& start-up efforts
• Travel on average 25% of the time

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in Program Management,leadinglargeteams managing cost,scheduleand technical performance
• Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management and P&L management.
• Knowledge andexpertisein all phases of DoD programs including engineeringandmanufacturingdevelopment(EMD), integration and test, production, and sustainment
• Expertisewith theU.S.DoD acquisition processand organizations, with a comprehensive understanding of USG Acquisition strategies to help shape future new-business requirements and accelerate award of new scope
• Typically requires a degree inScience, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and aminimum of 14 years of prior relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issuedTop Secretsecurity clearance isrequiredprior to start date.U.S. citizenship isrequired, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of USG and Government prime contract formation, execution, and management
• Customer relationship management and satisfaction experience
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and insertingnew technologyand capabilities in executing programs
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence
• Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Effective communication (oral and written)
• Leadership and team-building abilities
• Business acumen and strategic planning skills
• Proven experience in senior management role(s)
• Demonstrated ability leading and/or recovering large government programs
• Experience leadingengineeringdevelopment programswith both hardware and software.
• Customer-facing program leadership experience, with excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Program Management Certification certifications and EVM
• Experience managing large, classified programs
• Experience building, leading, and developing diverse teams
• Strong programmatic and operational execution background
• Strong strategic planning and business acumen

Work Conditions:

Employee will be working within an office environment. Employee may be expected to travel on occasion to locations where specific PPE or attire is necessary.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability