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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in project and program management, including cost, schedule, and technical performance oversight, while fostering strong customer relationships and leading diverse teams. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and processes to ensure successful execution across all phases of complex projects.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project/Program ManagementEarned Value Management (EVMS)Integrated Master Plan (IMP)Active Government Security ClearanceMicrosoft Office Applications
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Hard Skills
Project ExecutionResource Allocation PlanningQuality Control ProcessesRisk ManagementBusiness DevelopmentContract NegotiationPerformance MeasurementProduct Lifecycle ManagementContinuous ImprovementCustomer Relationship Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingPersuasivenessTeam Collaboration
Industry Keywords
Commercial IndustryDefense IndustryGovernment ProjectsMatrixed EnvironmentCustomer Expectations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own overall program execution, including cost, schedule, technical performance targets, and customer expectations for medium to large-sized complex projects/programs
- Establish project/program performance measurement baseline
- Develop, implement, and update resource allocation plans
- Work with functional organizations to recruit, retain, and develop key talent
- Manage and control all project/program phases from inception through completion
- Act as primary customer contact for program activities
- Manage project/program teams and lead review sessions
- Manage suppliers with the Supply Chain organization and monitor ongoing performance
- Identify, assess, and address project/program opportunities, risks, and issues
- Establish customer partnerships and balance needs and expectations against plans
- Develop new business or expand existing products/technologies with customers
- Provide leadership oversight and maintain an open, positive, inclusive team environment
- Participate in contract negotiations, reporting, deliverables, and changes
- Deploy quality control and assurance processes and ensure adherence to the Quality Management System and customer requirements
- Coordinate win strategy, competitive captures, and compliant proposals
- Manage all phases of the business cycle according to company policies and processes
- Ensure effective oral and written communications and impactful presentations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree (major in engineering, computer science, business, or related technical field preferred)
- 7 years professional experience in project/program management in commercial or defense industry required
- Active government security clearance required
- Advanced knowledge of project/program management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or Opportunity/Risk/Issue Management
- Experience working government projects/programs with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external
- Ability to work with functional organizations to achieve project/program execution and business goals
- Ability to implement continuous improvement across projects/programs and balance priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment
- Ability to travel on an as needed basis
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or new applications
- Experience executing programs through all product lifecycles
- Ability to be persuasive and a strong relationship builder
- Excellent communications, presentation and networking skills
- Knowledge and proven track record of successful business interaction
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
Benefits
Comp & perks- Workplace flexibility
- Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
- Health and finance workshops
- Off-site social events
- Discounts to local museums and cultural activities