Senior Program Manager

Long Wave Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Long Wave Inc. is seeking a senior program manager to lead complex DoD programs with routine executive interaction and a fast-paced, diverse work environment.

You will drive program plans, budgets, and growth while managing customer relationships across prime contractors and USG partners. Responsibilities include applying Earned Value Management, establishing Agile cadences, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large DoD programs across engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment.
• Active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
• 14+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of programs, ensuring plans, schedules, and budgets are met.
• Accountable for total program execution and growth, including financial, technical, and schedule performance.
• Develop annual financial targets and align with EAC and AOP.
• Develop growth strategies and support new business capture and proposals.
• Manage customer relationships with prime contractors, USG customers, and partners.
• Use Earned Value Management to track performance and make adjustments.
• Establish Agile plans and cadences for iterative product delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution of activities.
• Prepare and present executive-level briefs and conduct regular program reviews.
• Oversee staffing and skill allocation to meet milestones; travel ~25%.

Skills

Program Management

Earned Value Management

P&L management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Executive briefs

Education

STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

Tools

EVMS

Job description

***Active DoD Security Clearance Required***

***US Citizenship Required***

***NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C***

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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 captureofadditionalstrategic 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 is 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

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.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 Requirements:

• 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 EVMS
• Specific Experience with Nuclear Command & Control (NC3) programs for STRATCOM, E-4B, E-6B, and/or other Strategic initiatives
• Experience managing large, classified programs
• Experience building, leading, and developing diverse teams
• Strong programmatic and operational execution background
• Strong strategic planning and business acumen

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Long Wave, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability