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Long Wave Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior Program Manager

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

14+ years exp

Long Wave Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead all phases of programs and ensure adherence to plans, schedules, and budgets. The role involves developing growth strategies, cultivating customer relationships, and managing program execution while ensuring compliance with company policies and performance metrics.

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Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of programs, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets

Accountable for total program execution and growth, meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of the primary program (and future, new programs) within the program portfolio and Integrated Solutions portfolio

Lead the development of annual financial targets within the programs – accountable to the program area director in meeting EAC, AOP, and other targets as set by the business

Develop program growth strategies focused on creating value added ECPs and meeting the program AOP

Support and direct ECP and new business capture and proposal activities

Cultivate relationships and own the customer relationships with prime contractor customer, US government (USG) customer and other industry partners to ensure smooth execution of existing contract scope and to accelerate the capture of additional strategic contracts

Utilize Earned Value Management to track program performance and make performance adjustments as needed

Establish Agile development plans and cadence to iteratively deliver products

Establish and lead cross-functional organizations (Integrated Program Teams/Cross Product Teams) such as contracts, finance, supply chain, operations, quality, etc. to ensure flawless execution of program activities

Accountable for the execution of Program Management Plans and Program Directives consistent with program requirements and company policies

Identify and correct program problems; develop solutions to correct technical and/or financial issues; drive improved / increased value for both our customers and business

Prepare and present internal and external executive-level briefs

Perform regular program EACs, PMRs and business forecasting reviews

Build and interface with multiple internal and geographically dispersed team members, ensuring consistent and effective communication

Ensure staffing appropriately identified and functionally allocated to meet program and business financial milestones. Work closely with functional management to ensure skillsets are properly identified

Direct engagement in associated business strategy, vision and program execution

Direct and execute internal reviews and executive briefings pertaining to all pursuits to include, Gate, Color Teams & Strategy Reviews, contract negotiation/defeminization & start-up efforts

Travel on average 25% of the time

Qualification

Program ManagementEarned Value ManagementDoD Program KnowledgeCustomer Relationship ManagementP&L ManagementStrategic PlanningCross-functional CollaborationTeam-building AbilitiesBusiness AcumenTechnology RoadmapsSenior Management ExperienceNuclear Command & Control ExperienceClassified Program ManagementDiverse Team DevelopmentEffective CommunicationLeadership AbilitiesProblem-solving SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Active DoD Security Clearance Required

US Citizenship Required

NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C

On-Site in OKC Required

Experience in Program Management, leading large teams managing cost, schedule and technical performance

Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management and P&L management

Knowledge and expertise in all phases of DoD programs including engineering and manufacturing development (EMD), integration and test, production, and sustainment

Expertise with the U.S. DoD acquisition process and organizations, with a comprehensive understanding of USG Acquisition strategies to help shape future new-business requirements and accelerate award of new scope

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 14 years of prior relevant experience

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

Expert knowledge of USG and Government prime contract formation, execution, and management

Customer relationship management and satisfaction experience

Experience developing technology roadmaps and inserting new technology and capabilities in executing programs

Cross-functional collaboration and influence

Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication (oral and written)

Leadership and team-building abilities

Business acumen and strategic planning skills

Proven experience in senior management role(s)

Demonstrated ability leading and/or recovering large government programs

Experience leading engineering development programs with both hardware and software

Customer-facing program leadership experience, with excellent oral, written, and presentation skills

Program Management Certification certifications and EVMS

Specific Experience with Nuclear Command & Control (NC3) programs for STRATCOM, E-4B, E-6B, and/or other Strategic initiatives

Experience managing large, classified programs

Experience building, leading, and developing diverse teams

Strong programmatic and operational execution background

Strong strategic planning and business acumen

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.