The Senior Program Manager Ports and Borders will oversee coordination management and execution of all program activities to include Civil Works scoping management and execution delivery of products and/or services demonstration of customer specification performance and quality scope management cost management scheduling resourcing risk management and realization of revenue and profit during the entire lifecycle of a program or project.
Responsibilities:
- Leads and is responsible for all contract requirement deliverables to include all design testing installation and training elements of the program and/or order/project.
- Works directly with Key Government Representatives and/or their Prime Contractor(s) to drive Program Compliance Submittal of funding requests billing contract modifications creation of White Papers.
- Experience with development of a PM plan defining scope planning developing cost and risk plans procurement manufacturing performing QC testing delivering product according to customer defined schedule of deliveries and working the program through final payment.
- Develops and manages process for issues identification and resolution. Appropriately escalates unresolved issues in accordance with the Smiths governance model.
- Conducts risk assessment of program deliverables based on impact and probability and takes action to mediate risk. Appropriately escalates risks in accordance with governance model.
- Monitors program readiness for achieving deliverables and makes necessary adjustments to achieve deliverables are compliant on time and within budget.
- Assists Business Development Sales and Product Development activities by conducting feasibility analyses of potential programs.
- Analyzes and responds to Requests for Proposal (RFP) Requests for Quote (RFQ) and Requests for Information (RFI) in accordance with Smiths criteria for program acceptance and rejection.
- Identifies business development and value added sales opportunities related to programs supports product management efforts to manage the lifecycle of products and/or services including improvements enhancement and obsolescence and supports negotiations with customers.
- Reports program status to all stakeholders prepares and presents periodic status reports and monthly Program Management Reviews.
- Benchmark program management approaches and developments with external customers and promote best practice with other Smiths colleagues.
- Create effective business communication encompassing technical proposals for customer requirements business briefings and presentations.
- Training and coaching direct reports and other Smiths colleagues where appropriate.
- Comply with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations.
- Complying with and promoting all relevant legal requirements & Smiths policies and procedures including business ethics data protection and health & safety.
Qualifications :
Education/training:
- BS or BA degree in related technology or business management.
- PMP accreditation preferred.
Experience:
- Requires 10 or more years program / project management experience.
- Experience managing a crossfunctional team indirectly.
- Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
- Understanding of global business and US specific government business.
- Ability to implement lead and direct program team in use of company or industry standards for program management & related processes.
- Experience in obtaining various permits licenses and certifications for contract requirements.
- Experience working in a highly matrixed organization.
- Previous experience in hardware programs ordering materials delivery of equipment.
Knowledge/skills:
- Civil Works program management experience preferred.
- Experience working on U.S. government contracts and/or with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) service a big plus.
- Working knowledge of financial concepts and measurements to program management e.g. ROI earned value management net present value.
- Development of a PM plan defining scope planning developing cost and risk plans procurement manufacturing performing QC testing delivering product according to customer defined schedule of deliveries and working the program through final payment.
- Able to manage crossfunctional teams in a matrix environment influence people outside of direct reporting relationships (matrix organization) and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Able to use MS Office suite and MS Project.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to travel 50% of the time at various stages of a program
- Applicant must be a U.S. Person (citizen green card holder or other permanent resident) and able to pass government background checks and/or security clearance(s).
Background:
This position may require Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. If required applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.
This position may require a U.S. Personal Security Clearance.
SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drugfree workplace. By submitting an application I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment to the extent permitted by law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime