Fairbanks Morse Defense · 1 day ago
Senior Program Manager
Beloit, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expFairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Senior Program Manager responsible for efficient program management through planning, managing, executing, and controlling all project deliverables. The role involves coordinating efforts across teams to meet customer goals and ensuring compliance with contract specifications.
Consumer ElectronicsEnergyManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for overall program direction. Accountable for achieving well-defined programs/projects, ensuring they meet schedule, specification, cost, and business case requirements expressed as objectives agreed with the Customer. This includes the application of key program management techniques including integrated planning, work breakdown structure application, the management of customer/contract scope, quality, requirements and deliverables, risk management and financial/schedule management and reporting
Coordinates with Sales / Bids & Proposal groups to understand and implement proposal plans/contract budgets, deliverables, schedules to establish accurate scope of contract work to meet contractual requirements. In conjunction with Sales and Bids & Proposals, manages the transition from the proposal phase to the contract phase, effectively communicating the requirements and objectives to all organizational disciplines
Coordinates with all functional areas in the establishment and implementation of a project plan. “Negotiates” with all functional disciplines for accomplishment of necessary work within schedule, cost, and performance requirements
Proactively monitors risks, opportunities, and program/project performance to ensure project is achieving all business objectives and coordinates development of recovery plans in areas of deficient performance
Serves as a leader within the Fairbanks Morse Engines team. Assures the multi-disciplined team collaborates effectively to develop detailed plans to achieve the contract objectives
Manages all communications with the customer. Serves as the customer advocate for all matters pertaining to the program. As the customer advocate, participates in all areas requiring resolution, whether with other departments/functions, organizations, or suppliers
Assures adequate cost collection occurs to verify budget accuracy
Evaluates all phases of the assigned programs and/or projects including budget, schedule, technical performance, and manufacturing performance, actuals, and variances. Provides periodic reports to management to reflect the status of the program
Ensures contractual compliance
Assists other Program Managers and Sales to quickly recognize, understand and implement changes in other programs and proposals from “lessons learned”
May directly manage one or more associates. Administers performance management programs including performance plans and assessments, development plans and recommends staff levels, promotions and salary increases
May be required to occasionally travel to customer or supplier locations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, project management, or other related discipline
6+ years of demonstrated successful project execution experience inclusive of minimum of 1+ years of program execution experience required
Demonstrated ability to lead an indirect team of 5+ individuals, including the ability to appropriately balance team and individual workloads and provide feedback to direct managers for performance coaching
Must possess demonstrated project management skills including an understanding of cost control and physical progress concepts, project organization, regulatory agency rules, decision making, and processes
Strong business acumen with solid understanding of financial data related to reporting and decision-making
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving ability
Excellent English language communication skills (oral, written and presentation) to clearly and concisely express and present information (or data) to non-technical associates, peers, and senior management
Ability to develop creative, sound solutions to commercial problems that balance customer expectations and organizational objectives
Must demonstrate ability to maintain a high level of customer relations skills
Demonstrated resiliency to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities for multiple projects or assignments
Excellent business power user IT skills (MS Office & Office 365, MS Project)
Due to requirements of government contracts, must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN). Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and attest you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of U.S. Citizenship is a U.S. Passport, U.S. Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate
Preferred
MBA with a concentration in Business Administration, Operations Management, or Project Management is preferred
Project Management certification is strongly preferred, and required within 6 months of hire
Experience with Oracle is a plus
Technical knowledge of Fairbanks Morse product lines is a plus
Willingness and flexibility to travel as required
Company
Fairbanks Morse Defense
Fairbanks Morse Defense worldwide leader in engine technology & manufacturing, provides diesel engines and generator sets for marine power.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-12-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike Clark
President - Fairbanks Morse Engine / COO - Fairbanks Morse Defense
Tim Oswald
Chief Human Resources Officer
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