Program Manager

Program Manager

Program Manager serves as the primary business manager and directs and executes management of all company programs. The Program Manager is responsible for the entire Program Lifecycle Management (PLM) process, from initial proposal through production until end of contract. This includes assisting the Manager of Programs and Business Development Manager with the proposal, reviewing any subsequent PO / Contract to ensure compliance, overseeing the development and the transition into production. Program Manager will ensure that all programs meet the financial, schedule and technical performance as outlined in the initial business case.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with customers to ensure proper compliance with all Program, Contract, Security, Export, and Program Management Processes.
• Reviews all Program Plans and Schedules and reports on program progress, deliverables and performance to the program plans (e.g., budgets, schedules and status reporting).
• Ensures customer objectives and internal Program performance objectives (i.e., financial, schedule and technical) are met with minimum risk or exposure to company.
• Leads Risk Management Team to identify, track and quantify program related risks and opportunities and establish appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Interfaces and communicates directly with internal and external customers, suppliers, and outside services.
• Maintains oversight in all aspects of the programs to identify / anticipate issues, seek solutions and ensure resolutions for overall effectiveness of the programs.
• Leads, or assists, in proposal activities including pricing, management / technical volumes, and submittal packages for program or product-related U.S. customers.
• Support the entire program process and ensures that the cross functional Program Team maintain compliant, accurate, complete and well-documented program files.
• Serve as a key source for advice, counsel and guidance on all program matters.
• Develops / implements new program management policies or procedures when such are required to ensure program and contract compliance and / or effective, efficient management of the company's business.
• Develops systems and procedures for the management of Programs. Coordinates resolution of inter-departmental problems.
• Suggests new methods, procedures or tools for improved management of company business.
• All other duties as assigned to support program management process.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job :

Education Level : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Requirements :

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List :

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position / department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Axillon reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Axillon shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Must be a US Person. Position requires clearance.