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Smiths Group plc · 2 days ago

Senior Program Manager - Aviation

Edgewood, MD, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Smiths Group plc is a global leader in security and detection solutions, dedicated to making the world a safer place. The Senior Program Manager for the Aviation segment will oversee all program activities, ensuring product delivery and compliance with customer specifications while managing costs, risks, and timelines.

AerospaceElectronicsIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical EngineeringMedical

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leads and is responsible for all contract requirement deliverables, to include all design, testing, installation and training elements of the program and/or order/project

Works directly with Key Government Representatives and/or their Prime Contractor(s) to drive Program Compliance, Submittal of funding requests, billing, contract modifications, creation of White Papers

Experience with development of a PM plan, defining scope, planning, developing cost and risk plans, procurement, manufacturing, performing QC, testing, delivering product according to customer defined schedule of deliveries, and working the program through final payment

Develops and manages process for issues identification and resolution. Appropriately escalates unresolved issues in accordance with the Smiths governance model

Conducts risk assessment of program deliverables based on impact and probability, and takes action to mediate risk. Appropriately escalates risks in accordance with governance model

Monitors program readiness for achieving deliverables, and makes necessary adjustments to achieve deliverables are compliant, on time and within budget

Assists Business Development, Sales and Product Development activities by conducting feasibility analyses of potential programs

Analyzes and responds to Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quote (RFQ) and Requests for Information (RFI) in accordance with Smiths criteria for program acceptance and rejection

Identifies business development and value added sales opportunities related to programs, supports product management efforts to manage the lifecycle of products and/or services including improvements, enhancement and obsolescence, and supports negotiations with customers

Reports program status to all stakeholders, prepares and presents periodic status reports and monthly Program Management Reviews

Benchmark program management approaches and developments with external customers and promote best practice with other Smiths colleagues

Create effective business communication encompassing technical proposals for customer requirements, business briefings and presentations

Training and coaching direct reports and other Smiths colleagues where appropriate

Comply with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations

Complying with and promoting all relevant legal requirements & Smiths policies and procedures, including business ethics, data protection and health & safety

Qualification

PMP accreditationProgram management experienceU.S. Government contractsCross-functional team managementFinancial concepts knowledgeMS Office proficiencyMS Project proficiencyRisk managementTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

PMP accreditation

BS or BA degree in related technology or business management

10+ years of program management experience

5+ years of experience leading and managing a team

Experience working on U.S. Government contracts

Experience managing a cross-functional team indirectly

Experience in manufacturing and engineering environments

Understanding of global business and US specific Government business

Ability to implement, lead, and direct program team in use of company or industry standards for program management & related processes

Experience in obtaining various permits, licenses, and certifications, for contract requirements

Previous experience in hardware programs, ordering materials, delivery of equipment

Working knowledge of financial concepts and measurements to program management e.g., ROI, earned value management, net present value, revenue forecasting

Development of a PM plan, defining scope, planning, developing cost and risk plans, procurement, manufacturing, performing QC, testing, delivering product according to customer defined schedule of deliveries, and working the program through final payment

Able to manage cross-functional teams, influence people outside of direct reporting relationships (matrix organization) and communicate effectively at all levels including with on-site and remote/field support staff

Experience in managing subcontractors, including generating statements of work, budget plan, and tracking subcontractor invoices

Able to use MS Office suite and MS Project

Ability to travel 25% of the time at various stages of a program

Applicant must be a U.S. Person (citizen, green card holder or other permanent resident) and able to pass government background checks and/or security clearance(s)