Senior Staff Program Manager

KIHOMAC; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead its largest and most complex engineering and manufacturing program in the Utah area. The role involves direct interaction with government program offices, coordinating deliverables, and reporting progress for a high-visibility weapon system program.

The position requires 20+ years in program management with government or industry experience, strong ability to develop and execute baselines, and comfort presenting to senior military leaders.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of Program Management or associated experience with Government or Industry.
• Must be highly knowledgeable in advanced program management concepts and able to develop, communicate and execute a complete program baseline.
• Experience briefing senior military leaders.
• Experience with Air Force nuclear enterprise, aircraft sustainment, and/or maintenance repair and overhaul programs is a plus.
• Must be a US citizen; ability to obtain a security clearance required; active Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management for the company's largest and most complex engineering and manufacturing program.
• Communicate with Government program office and manage deliverables for a high-visibility weapon system program.
• Work with senior leadership on program execution and strategy.
• Manage the program management organization including engineering, technicians, finance, contracting, and purchasing.
• Develop and implement program plans, budgeting, schedules, and execution strategy.
• Provide status and decision information on key program issues to higher management.
• Support proposal and pricing efforts as required; may perform Capture Manager duties.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Government communications

Education

Master's Degree in technical, business, or related field

DAU PM certification / PMP or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead program manager for the company’s largest and most complex engineering and manufacturing program
• Communicate with Government program office, coordinate and manage deliverables and progress for a major weapon system program with high visibility
• Work directly with company senior leadership on program execution
• Manage highly complex program with multiple sub-programs and program managers
• Manage complete program management organization, including engineering, technicians, finance, contracting, purchasing, and associated functions
• Develop and implement program plans, budgeting positions, schedules, and execution strategy
• Perform specific, routine program or technical tasks within defined scope of management responsibility
• Perform program/technical management for assigned system(s)
• Interpret and apply acquisition policy; develop recommendations to senior leadership on program and business development strategies
• Apply and correlate knowledge of multiple disciplines (engineering, logistics, financial management, contracting, and configuration management) to achieve cohesive program execution in accordance with assigned cost, schedule & performance requirements
• Logically and systematically convert customer or product/technical requirements into solutions that recognize technical, schedule, and cost constraints; identify associated risks and manage mitigation plans
• Provide higher management with status and decision information on key program issues
• Ensure contractual needs/concerns are addressed
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports/deliverables
• Participate in company program reviews
• Communicate cost, schedule, and performance with management
• Provide necessary solutions across the spectrum of program management and business operations; mentor lower-level Program Managers
• Support proposal and pricing efforts as required; may perform Capture Manager duties
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Training

• Master’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 preferred

Experience

• 20+ years of Program Management or associated experience with Government or Industry
• Must be highly knowledgeable in advanced program management concepts, able to develop, communicate and execute a complete program baseline
• Must be comfortable developing presentations and briefing senior military leaders.
• Experience with Air Force nuclear enterprise, aircraft sustainment, and/or maintenance repair and overhaul programs a plus

Security

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

Benefits

• 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

$130,000 - $160,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.