Role OverviewThe Senior Program Manager executes all aspects of customer programs to ensure compliance with technical, contractual, schedule, and budgetary requirements. Serving as the primary internal and external customer focal point, you will lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), manage contract negotiations, oversee financial performance, and drive new business growth.
What You Will Do
Customer & Internal Leadership: Act as the primary customer liaison, lead IPTs, execute Phase-Gate New Product Introductions, and present program reviews to internal leadership and clients. Contract & Financial Management: Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions, manage purchase order compliance, track program costs/margins/cash flows, and support financial forecasting and invoicing. Operational & Continuous Improvement: Coordinate with operations on scheduling, staffing, and capital planning; champion Lean and Kaizen initiatives; and oversee MRP backlog alignment. Business Growth & Proposals: Lead proposal development teams for new and follow-on business, coordinate with Business Development, and support customer/DCAA/DCMA audits.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Ability to lead without authority, negotiate, and manage by influence. Strong people, time management, and communication skills across all organizational levels. Experience in project management, production control, or contract management. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); MRP system experience is beneficial. Basic understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles.
Requirements
- Ability to lead without authority, negotiate, and manage by influence.
- Strong people, time management, and communication skills across all organizational levels.
- Experience in project management, production control, or contract management.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); MRP system experience is beneficial.
- Basic understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles.
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