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Fairbanks Morse Defense · 3 months ago

Senior Director, Program Management

Fairbanks Morse Defense, 12253 NORTHWOODS PARK DR, HOUSTON, Texas, United States of America

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Fairbanks Morse Defense is a leading marine defense contractor committed to providing reliable power systems and services to the U.S. Navy and other military organizations. The Senior Director, Program Management will lead a team of Program Managers to ensure successful execution of program efforts, manage budgets, schedules, and scopes, and maintain customer relations. This role also involves overseeing program performance metrics and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO processes.

Consumer ElectronicsEnergyManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitary

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall direction of new programs; ensures that all program objectives are achieved, and customer commitments are met

Coordinates with Sales group to understand and implement proposal plans/contract sell budgets, tasks, and schedules to establish accurate scope of contract work to meet contractual profit and schedule objectives. Ensures efficient transition from the proposal phase to the contract phase, effectively communicating the requirements and objectives to all functional departments

Interacts with other departments to coordinates the establishment and implementation of program plans that include resource requirements, goals, and major measurements. "Negotiates" with all functional disciplines for accomplishment of necessary work within time, cost, and performance requirements

Monitors programs and projects to assess effectiveness of Program Management and coordinates development of recovery plans in areas of deficient performance

May serve as the Program Manager of one or more program/project teams. Assures that the multi-disciplined team collaborates effectively to develop detailed plans to achieve the stated objectives

Provides assistance as needed to support Program Managers as the principal points of contact with their respective customers for other than routine/daily administrative requirements. Supports Program Managers as the customer advocate for all matters pertaining to the program. When higher-level attention is needed, participates in problem-solving/resolution efforts, assisting in coordinating efforts with other departments, organizations, or vendors

Oversees program performance metrics in reviewing, tracking, and reporting of program/project budgets and schedules. Establishes program report requirements, reviews, and controls necessary to evaluate all phases of programs including cost, schedule, technical performance, manufacturing performance, budgets, and variances. Provides periodic reports to management to reflect the status of all programs

Process Improvement and Standardization: Standardize PMO processes for budgeting, scheduling, scope management, and resource allocation to ensure consistent program delivery across all efforts. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of project tracking, financial reporting, and program management practices

Ensures the establishment of effective and timely communications with the customer as well as functional organizations

Ensures division compliance to contractual requirements and to company policies and procedures

Assist Program Managers and Sales to quickly recognize, understand and implement changes in other programs and proposals from "lessons learned"

Lead and mentor a team of program managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, financial accountability, and cross-team partnership. Provide coaching to develop team members' abilities to manage program budgets, schedules, scopes, and resource needs effectively. Administers performance management program including performance plans and assessments, personnel development plans, and recommends staff levels, promotions and salary increases

Will be required to occasionally travel to customer or supplier locations

Qualification

PMP certificationProgram management experienceLeadership experienceMS Office proficiencyProject management skillsCustomer relations skillsTechnical knowledgeOral communication skillsWritten communication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, technical degree, or a minimum of 5 years of program management experience is required

PMP certification required (or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire)

Leadership experience is required

Must possess demonstrated project management skills including an understanding of cost control and physical progress concepts, project organization, regulatory agency rules and processes

Must possess a high degree of organization skills and have a high level of oral and written communications skills

Must demonstrate ability to maintain a high level of customer relations skills

Must be competent in the use of MS Office, Microsoft Projects, and Internet

Due to requirements of government contracts, must be U.S. Citizen

50%-60% travel required annually