Sr Program Manager-Aerospace and Defense

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.); Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is looking for a Sr Program Manager with at least 10 years of experience in the Defense and Aerospace sector. This contract position involves leading proposals and managing customer relations. The ideal candidate must possess strong negotiation skills and a relevant degree, coupled with the ability to manage complex projects effectively. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years related experience in the Defense and Aerospace industry.
• Experience working with Defense and Aerospace customers.
• Ability to develop contingency plans for potential risks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze proposals regarding cost, risk, and quality.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in a matrixed organization.
• Establish program status reporting to anticipate and address issues.

Skills

Customer communications

Negotiations

Proposal management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Sr Program Manager-Aerospace and Defense

Sr Program Manager-Aerospace and Defense

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Johnson Service Group is a award-winning staffing company that is looking for two SR. Program Managers with a minimum of 10 years related experience in the Defense and Aerospace industry. Must have experience in working with the Defense and Aerospace customer community and in serving as a principal point of contact to key military and commercial customers. Candidates should have experience with customer communications, negotiations and proposal management. This is a Contract job in the Valencia, CA area.

• Will work with Engineering and support organizations to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor subcontract costs, schedules, and technical performance. Ownership of the schedule and cost management on programs managed - Holds program and proposal Kick-off Meetings, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule - Establishes and tracks metrics to monitor performance and progress.
• Establish program status reporting to anticipate and take corrective action in problem areas before they occur, with appropriate line organization.
• Must be familiar with the architecture and implementation of complex integrated systems for Defense and Aerospace; the hardware development process; the integration and test requirements and methodologies to support these complex systems integration activities
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization
• Act as a central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers.
• Takes a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems. Reports potential problems to upper management.
• Ensure pertinent written records are maintained that document all agreements / commitments related to the project.
• What You Bring: Bachelor or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred (or equivalent).
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance
• A minimum of 10 years related experience in the Defense and Aerospace
• Experience in working with the Defense and Aerospace customer community and in serving as a principal point of contact to key military and commercial customers
• Should have experience with customer communications, negotiations and proposal management
• Contribute to weekly and monthly strategic planning, plan execution and technology roadmap updates and must be able to keep team members focused on schedule milestones and objectives and must motivate team members to develop cost effective, customer-oriented solutions and approaches.
• PMP or MBA is desirable

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Military and International Affairs

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