Senior Defense Program Manager

Overview

Senior Defense Program Manager Jobs in Warren, MI at Tata Technologies

Title: Senior Defense Program Manager

Company: Tata Technologies

Location: Warren, MI

Job Summary:

• The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading larger and more complex technical programs within the Defense Engineering Department.
• Activities include managing customer communications, creating project planning documents, and leading teams to successful completion of project technical deliverables.
• Focus will be on Cost, Schedule, and Performance management of the program. The position will interface with all parts of the organization, in addition to customers, sub-contractors, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all cost aspects of the program from cradle to end of life.
• This includes leading the Request for Proposal) RFP process, to monthly reporting of program performance, to program closeout.
• Lead all schedule aspects of the program to ensure all teams are meeting their scheduled deliverables and customer need dates are met.
• Actively manage risk and develop solutions to meet program objectives.
• Lead all performance aspects of the program to ensure the collective team meets or exceeds the customers’ expectations/requirements as it relates to the Statement of Work (SOW).
• Manage manpower planning, personnel utilization, resource assignment, and program metrics via control documents to include budget sheets, an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk Register, Scope Amendment Log, etc.
• Lead teams to execute Program Reviews and Design Reviews to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support department needs associated with Business development and Forecasting.
• Instill a positive working environment where teams thrive and grow together to meet common goals/objectives.
• Lead by example, work to implement/improve processes/procedures and work instructions.

Education and Experience (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or another related field.
• Minimum 6 years of program management experience and/or leading cross functional teams to established goals.
• Experience in program management practices and execution for government and defense industry and working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

Education and Experience (preferred):

• Master’s degree in engineering or business administration.
• Secret or higher security clearance.
• Project Management Certification (PMI / PMP or other).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (required):

• Demonstrated ability to understand staffing demand and supply data metrics; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively meet program staffing requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Project).
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.