Job Details
Program Manager
Fairwinds Technologies is a leader in Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) networks and systems globally. Fairwinds is looking for a Program Manager to handle the day-to-day activities on a newly awarded contracts for DoD programs. This program will use a secure, SharePoint-based Project Management Portal as a centralized tool for collaboration, tracking and managing task, status updates, CDRLs, subcontractor activities, training, and other key milestones. The ideal candidate is someone who can manage customer expectations, provide thorough data, timely reports, and ongoing collaboration with the DoD to oversee the programs and make informed decisions to ensure mission goals are met within cost and schedule.
Location: On-Site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA/BS Degree (or equivalent)
- Proven track record of running Program of Record (POR) level Department of Defense (DoD) contracts
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and perform effectively under pressure.
- Aptitude for both analyzing technical concepts and translating them into business terms, and for mapping business requirements into technical features.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must possess an ACTIVE DoD SECRET CLEARANCE
Responsibilities: - PM and staff track tasks, milestones, performance, and progress for addressing identified risks via our PM Portal
- Manage all aspect of the program, including deliverables, partners, staff, and customer interactions.
- Effective communicator at all levels of an organization and customers using a wide array of communication vehicles, including verbal, written and body language techniques.
- Work in SharePoint-based Management Portal
- Ability to develop estimates at departmental and project levels
- Adheres to company policies, procedures, and practices
- Manage customer expectations and execute schedules
- Excellent written skills Formulate, organize, and monitor inter-connected projects
- Development of customer and internal briefs as needed
- Apply change, risk and resource management
- Ability to review customer documents and create reports for submission as required
- Coordinate the activities of the program and set priorities for their execution
- Proficient in MS Office
- Good organization skills
- Familiarity with project invoicing and tax schedules
- Understanding of financials/cost/build financial management plan
- Close attention to detail and the ability to plan ahead
Additional Experience Desired: - Knowledge of DoD programs and processes
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full time, exempt position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must be eligible to work in the US.
AAP/EEO Statement Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity