Senior Program Manager — Complex Government Programs Leader

AV; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental vision

401K with company matching

a 9/80 work schedule

paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to oversee the execution of complex programs, manage cost, schedule, and scope, and mentor other Program Managers. You will act as the central contact for internal and external customers.

You will lead PM teams with PLMs and functional leads, ensure contractual deliverables, manage risk, and coordinate program reviews with customers and senior leadership. A strong PM background and security clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field is required or equivalent.
• 12–15 years of Program Management experience.
• Experience leading teams on advanced technical development programs.
• Experience with CRAD development programs under OTA or FAR15 contracts preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PM methods, tools and processes.
• Able to interface with internal teams and government/commercial customers.
• Some travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM leadership in the development of program planning, top-down requirements definition, and cost/schedule/scope estimating for complex programs.
• Lead bottom-up cost/schedule/scope estimation, resource planning and IMS development for complex programs.
• Accountable for all contractual deliverables (SOW capabilities, CDRLs, etc) within funded level and period.
• Accountable to the Business Area on program performance metrics and execution profit margin.
• Ensure customer alignment and manage internal and external overall customer satisfaction.
• Definition, implementation, and management of program controls and success criteria.
• Identify, analyze, and manage all program-level risk.
• Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities.
• Lead program meetings and program reviews with the customer and executive staff.
• Develop and maintain program plans including budget, EAC, resource allocation, and communications.
• Lead and support the creation and maintenance of product requirements.
• Manage potential changes in program scope and advise leadership and customer of potential impact.
• Actively support the Business Development team in bidding and capturing opportunities.
• Oversee the preparation of cost and technical proposals.
• Ensure program execution adheres to Company policies and processes.
• Lead PMs to produce relevant Program reports.

Skills

PM leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Contractual deliverables

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering related field

Technical Masters degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

AV is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to oversee the execution of complex programs, manage cost, schedule, and scope, and mentor other Program Managers. You will act as the central contact for internal and external customers.

You will lead PM teams with PLMs and functional leads, ensure contractual deliverables, manage risk, and coordinate program reviews with customers and senior leadership. A strong PM background and security clearance are preferred.