Program Manager (Remote – US based)
As our Program Manager, you are responsible for the performance of significant PacStar programs. You are responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with your assigned programs and for supporting new business development by leading proposal efforts.
Location: Portland, OR – Remote
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
- Define, launch, and drive mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives in Navy/USMC program(s)
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define program schedules, develop work plans, assign responsibilities, and provide regular status updates.
- Lead the development and prioritization of business requirements.
- Resolve a wide range of issues in imaginative and practical ways.
- Create a method of change management, including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training, etc.
- Responsible for complex program management tasks
- Responsible for the development of standards and processes for scheduling, administration, and accounting
- Define, acquire, and allocate budget and other resources necessary to accomplish program goals.
- Plan, direct, coordinate, administer, and execute both routine and complex projects and programs.
- Creating technical and management reports, with the assistance of other departments, and submitting them to customers
- Prior experience in managing projects/programs in relations to the Defense industry.
- Leading multi-disciplinary teams in a organization for work performed on contracts and ensuring that the various outputs are timely, complete, and as per the terms and conditions.
- Creating technical and management reports, with the assistance of other departments, and submitting them to customers
- Working closely with all departments to help achieve overall company objectives through teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Periodic travel to customer and supplier sites to support project execution and business development activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Your Expertise:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university, with at least 4 years of project management or program related experience
- PMP certification is an asset.
- Prior engineering/operations experience with current experience in project/program management
- Strong understanding of and proven experience with project and change management principles.
- Proven management and leadership skills
- Strong ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively.
- Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
- Ability to break down complex inputs from senior leaders and experts into actionable plans/courses of action.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead team members from various disciplines.
- Excellent negotiating skills are frequently called upon as are the instincts necessary to keep customers satisfied while protecting the interests of the company.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills: able to identify issues and apply innovative thinking.
- Identify and manage program risks and opportunities and implement mitigation plans.
- Strong knowledge of program management best practices, risk management, contract management, financials, and ITAR regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Project; SAP, Agile and Pivotal experience preferred.
- Must be US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
Who We Are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Pacific Star Communications, a Curtiss-Wright company, designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world. Intuitive and wizard-based, IQ-Core Software simplifies setup and enables management of these complex deployed networks by users with limited training. Our systems are used in mission-critical environments including military and disaster recovery – that demand the highest possible levels of quality. Innovation, creativity, and quality are built into our DNA here at PacStar and we look for the same in our employees. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
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