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CAE · 1 day ago

Program Manager I

Arlington, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

CAE is a global leader in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare, aiming to revolutionize training and operations. The Program Manager I is responsible for overseeing program performance, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring successful product delivery while coordinating with various departments and stakeholders.

AerospaceEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySecuritySimulationTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Direct all phases of the program from requirements analysis, initial planning through all phases to successful product delivery and assure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied, and program documentation is properly recorded

Support program bid and proposal activities. Ensure that requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals

Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services. Report program status to senior management as required

Development and maintenance of the program integrated master schedule to include the internal and external milestones and phases as established by the respective program teams

Establish and monitor adherence to program master plans and schedules, identify program problems, obtain solutions, direct allocation of resources

Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedule are evident. Seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise

Formally identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle. Obtain management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost, and schedule objectives

Contribute to program financial forecasts, report progress to financial objectives

Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with customer. Coordinate with Sr Program Manager and Contracts Manager on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations

Ability to clearly communicate program status, issues, risks, opportunities and plans to internal senior management

Ensure coordination across multiple programs and/or projects and with other product line leads

Direct and coordinate multi-million- to billion-dollar proposal activities from U.S. and foreign governments

Qualification

Program managementAerospace/defense project managementEarned value cost accountingMicrosoft Office SuiteCross-functional team coordinationDynamic leadershipTeam-oriented personalityCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree or 20+ years of relatable work experience

Successful track record in managing or proposing complex aerospace/defense projects as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization

Must be a dynamic and energetic leader that involves other team members in the decision making and change process

Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting preferred; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis

The position requires coordinating and working with cross-functional teams

Strong communication skills to advise team members and senior management on status and/or actions

Microsoft Office Suite skills, including PowerPoint

Active Secret security clearance preferred, Secret clearance issuance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment is required – DoD

High-energy and self-driven individual that can 'make things happen' without a large support organization to depend on daily and knows how to manage his/her time wisely

A personality style that is team oriented and has the success of the customer, program, organization, and business as his/her main objective

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures

Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance

Preferred

Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting preferred; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis

Active Secret security clearance preferred