Senior Program Manager – U.S. Government Programs

Reports to: Executive Vice President/General Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Program Manager will oversee profit and loss for a major U.S. Government engine upgrade program valued at over $100M and manage workshare with a key subcontractor. Additional responsibilities include supporting business development efforts and managing future U.S. Government engine maintenance and overhaul (MRO) programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the management of the engine upgrade program, ensuring contract requirements and objectives related to cost, technical standards, and schedule are achieved.
• Serve as the main interface for all contractual and programmatic matters, ensuring compliance with cost, technical, and scheduling requirements.
• Conduct regular program reviews with stakeholders and senior management.
• Oversee subcontractor management to ensure compliance with prime contract and subcontract terms.
• Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for internal and customer reporting.
• Manage “out-of-scope” work with the customer and subcontractor within a FAR/DFAR environment.
• Collaborate with various internal teams to meet production, financial, and business development objectives.
• Prepare annual program budgets and progress reports, including risk mitigation as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in private industry focused on U.S. Government or Department of Defense (DoD) products, with at least 5 years in a program
  management role with P&L responsibility.
• Direct experience working with U.S. Government or DoD as a customer, covering areas such as engineering, quality, logistics, production, cost control, and procurement.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field; a Master’s degree and/or PMP certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR regulations and demonstrated experience managing complex government contracts.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Comprehensive program management skill set.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• LEAN-focused approach to process efficiency.
• Financial acumen, with an understanding of reporting and metrics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Action-oriented, with a high sense of urgency and resilience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• On-site role in Opa Locka, Florida, within a manufacturing facility.
• Some travel to customer and subcontractor facilities may be required.