Program Manager

San Diego, CA, United States

Description

Northern Defense Industries, LLC (NDI), an AMS Group, Inc. Company, is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to oversee cost, schedule, supplier management, and performance for critical projects. NDI offers an opportunity to provide innovative solutions for government and commercial customers around the globe, helping to solve their future problems today. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an innovative environment, we want to talk to you about your next career opportunity with NDI! We are committed to hiring employees inspired by technology, and motivated by the rewards of hard work, commitment, teamwork, quality, integrity, and respect.

The NDI Program Manager will be responsible for performance excellence in support of major international Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs where NDI will hold responsibility as the Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) and Prime Contractor. In addition to a standard set of PM tasks, the NDI Program Manager will also act as the primary supplier manager. This position typically works under general supervision and direction of the VP, Programs, may be required to support a broad range of other NDI programs, and will work closely with functional stakeholders across all program management phases. The PM will exercise discretionary and decision-making authority in support of assigned projects.

This position may be hybrid with the home location in San Diego, California. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program & Project Management

Responsible for the successful development, implementation, schedule, and cost performance of major federal programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines

Manages, oversees, monitors, and approves all elements of assigned program activities from inception to completion including proposal development, product design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation and acceptance of products

Plans and directs integration of a cross-functional program team that represents various organizations within the company; effectively manages programs within a project or matrix organization. Performs Earned Value Management tasks, program financial management, and ensures timely cash collection

Identifies program issues with sufficient lead for timely resolution; actively performs risk management and pursues risk reduction on assigned programs

May temporarily represent supervisor when required

Proposal & Business Development

Works to grow the program through contract changes and preplanned product improvements

Participates in marketing new technology, developing potential new business, and obtaining follow-on business in conjunction with business development team

Reviews and approves technical approach, feasibility assessments, and cost estimates

Coordinates proposal preparation, statements of work and specifications, estimation of product/service costs, negotiation, and administration of contracts

Supplier Management

Leads all supplier management tasks for FMS and US suppliers

Writes supplier Statements of Work (SoW) and negotiates supplier terms and conditions

Ensures timely purchase orders and subcontracts in place

Creates and tracks Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs)

Oversees all supplier interactions, including meetings, program reviews, technical discussions, action items

Ensures suppliers meet NDI scheduled delivery requirements

Coordinates with NDI Quality team to ensure supplier meets program quality requirements

Develops and executes a supplier risk management plan

Requirements

Significant working knowledge of engineering, operations (procurement, subcontracting, and manufacturing), system integration and test, quality assurance, configuration management, logistics, contract administration, standard business practices, finance, and the relationship of programs within a portfolio

Understanding of federal program management and experience driving successful program outcomes; experience managing multiple projects simultaneously; knowledge of government procurement, contracting, and standards and specifications

Proven track record maintaining program oversight, proactive problem-solving and effectively working with customers, internal stakeholders, and program partners

Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills; familiarity with the entire proposal process, including strategic planning, drafting, and coordination; proven capability acquiring follow-on business and leading significant proposals, showcasing a successful track record of securing new business opportunities

Ability to travel internationally and domestically

Strong organizational and analytical skills, and experience leveraging productivity tools and software for performance analysis; proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Proven ability to lead cross-functional program teams

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, make presentations and conduct negotiations with customers, subcontractors, and vendors

Preferred Capabilities

Degree in electronic, software or mechanical engineering or related technical discipline, or advanced engineering degree or MBA

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Work Experience & Education

Minimum of eight (8) years of related technical or engineering experience including five (5) years of project engineering/management, program management or other supervisory responsibility

Please note this position is contingent upon contract award – we are currently recruiting and interviewing candidates and expect to extend a contingent offer to a qualified applicant.

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