Battelle · 5 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
Crystal City, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBattelle is a research and development company that manages national laboratories and delivers critical services. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee a science and technology-based program aimed at enhancing global biosurveillance and biosecurity capabilities, managing complex multi-year projects with international partners.
Biotechnology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides consistent and cohesive technical leadership and program direction for a complex S&T based program with multiple concurrent technical and operational projects
Supports the execution of a variety of projects and leads the preparation of project plans, acquisition program baselines, acquisition strategies, implementation plans, and funding plans for all assigned projects within multiple geographic areas
Establishes effective organizational structure to accomplish program objectives, including strategic selection and oversight of subcontractors and academic partners
Must have ability to direct and coordinate multiple activities of large groups of diverse technical experts
Implements effective management processes and oversight to integrate cost, schedule, and performance requirements. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of a project
Reviews financial and performance information to determine project status, identify significant variances, and initiate corrective actions to achieve program objectives
Demonstrated success implementing processes for early risk identification and resolution
Innovative problem solving focused on flexible and agile execution in accordance with approved contracting standards
Leads customer, stakeholder, and partner engagements (CONUS and OCONUS) ensuring program execution is aligned with customer expectations
Establishes program performance metrics to evaluate and measure program accomplishments and support decision making
Assesses program impacts of scope, schedule and budget change requests and ensures that the requisite action is taken
Oversee and facilitate development of multiple, simultaneous technical proposals in response to program technical directives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in STEM and at least 10 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field
At least 10 years PM experience managing complex technical programs exceeding $10M in budget
Must be able to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations to support program objectives
Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and clearly communicate team objectives
Excellent business acumen and ability to identify and resolve problems and issues efficiently
Preferred
Advanced degree in biological sciences or relevant STEM field
Demonstrated experience collaborating with broad OCONUS partners and stakeholders
PMP Certification highly preferred
DOD Secret Clearance, with an ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
Benefits
Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
Company
Battelle
Battelle Memorial Institute is a nonprofit research and development organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$422.1MKey Investors
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)National Science Foundation
2023-11-08Grant· $6.1M
2023-09-22Grant· $416M
Leadership Team
Lou Von Thaer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Aimee Kennedy
SVP of Human Resources
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