We are looking for a Senior Program Manager who will be responsible for the planning, coordination and successful completion of complex, multi-million-dollar programs typically involving multiple projects and products. Successful completion includes meeting time schedules and financial objectives by managing critical interfaces involving the customer, contracts, engineering, and manufacturing groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes program schedules and priorities in accordance with Company Policy and monitors performance and profitability

• Assists in the development of winning proposals as well as managing contracts emanating from same

• Conducts program reviews and prepares written reports for Management and / or customer on current status and actions necessary for the successful completion of a program

• Assures adherence to all terms and specifications of assigned program contracts and to pertinent company and government policies, procedures, and regulations

• Advises Management on overall program matters as they affect CEC’s manpower, facilities, and financial plans to assure that program requirements are met

• Monitors the financial status and budgets (cost to complete estimates) and schedules in order to prevent, detect, and correct out-of-program conditions

• Primary contributor on planning the scope of the proposed contract, i.e., time frames and resources

• Assists in negotiating quotes and proposals for assigned programs and the timely preparation of follow-on actions

• Represents CEC in technical and overall management matters with customer; assists in expeditious resolution of concerns from the customer; travels to customer facilities as required

• Coordinates activities of and maintains liaison with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and support group managers regarding their responsibilities and involvement on program

• Performs other duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has supervisory responsibilities typical in a matrix management style environment. However, it is expected that the Program Manager act in a leadership role and develop a reputation for excellent program performance so that technical & manufacturing personnel prefer working on her/his projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Engineering / Business or related degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, MIS or Business equivalent

• Technical experience in support of C4ISR systems (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), to include: Design, Development, Production, Installation, Test & Evaluation and Project management (experience may be concurrent) – 3 years minimum

• Program Management experience to include: Technology Assessments, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Programmatic Support, Leading Project Personnel, Scheduling Work, Prioritizing Tasking and cost Estimating, management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience - 10 years minimum

• Must have solid experience managing programs / projects associated with government contracts • Demonstrates ability to deal effectively with all levels of management and with customers, including government representatives

• Proven ability to organize, coordinate, and successfully complete a manufacturing, development, or engineering program

• Leadership qualities that naturally encourage others to work on their programs

• Must have working knowledge of project management techniques

• Demonstrates ability to effectively direct team members

• Must be a US Citizen due to customer requirements

• Active DoD issued Secret Clearance

• Must be familiar with Microsoft Project scheduling software HIGHLY DESIRED

• Active DoD issued Secret Clearance

• Retired military or have worked with the military directly

• Prior experience working with the DoD • PMP certification

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority / female / disability / veteran