Senior Program Manager 019-26- Johnstown, PA - 99

National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining (NCDMM); Johnstown (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining (NCDMM) seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead customer initiatives in a hybrid Johnstown, PA setting. You will manage project delivery, assign technical resources, and maintain strong DoD communications to ensure objectives are met.

Role requires a blend of leadership, meticulous planning, and the ability to drive programs from concept through execution, with opportunities to grow through complex defense manufacturing projects.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering with emphasis on Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical Engineering or related field with 10 years of experience.
• In lieu of a Masters, a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 15 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership for selected projects and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop and oversee SOW, cost proposals, and project timelines.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Masters in Engineering

Bachelor's in related field

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time Minimum Experience: Manager/Supervisor Description: Position Title: Senior Program Manager Position Type: Full-Time Location: Hybrid- Johnstown, PA

Position Summary This position is responsible for providing program management for customer project initiatives, including project leader effectiveness in delivering project objectives on time and on budget. This position manages the operational aspects of a variety of programs including significant, customer interface, incoming program review and assignment to proper technical staff, project management, and project reporting to appropriate NCDMM staff and Department of Defense representatives. Customer projects can range in length from 2 months to 2 years and with values from tens of thousands to more than $20 million. This position is responsible for generating additional or follow-on business with $2 million to $3 million in value annually.

Essential Functions Perform overall Program Leadership responsibility for selected programs including, but not limited to:

• Reviewing project input for completeness.
• Developing and overseeing project Statement of Work (SOW), Cost Proposal and Timeline generation.
• Identifying project team.
• Overseeing project team.
• Ensuring project is on time, on budget and meets all set objectives.
• Identifying and recognizing Alliance Partner involvement on projects.
• Monthly Reporting.
• Being the first line interface with customers and responsible for customer communications and information exchange.
• Providing input regarding the NCDMM strategic planning.
• Identifying new sources for program management opportunities.
• Supervising team members and supporting annual reviews.

Preferred experience in hypersonic technologies.

Required Education and Experience Masters' degree in Engineering with curriculum emphasizing Manufacturing Technology and or/Mechanical Engineering or other comparable degree program with 10 years of experience. In lieu of a Masters' degree the incumbent can have a Bachelors' degree in a related field with 15 years of experience. Experience in the manufacturing and machining industry with a proven record of increasing responsibility in technical applications and supervisory areas. Experience successfully managing individual projects as well as a portfolio of programs comprised of multi-organizational teams is desired. Experience with Department of Defense Strong leadership skills Detail oriented Excellent oral and written

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.