Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated programs or projects to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through line managers and supervisors. Develops and provides leadership to institutionalize the processes of Continuous Quality Improvement in accordance with organization goals and objectives. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
Manages the cost, technical and schedule performance of programs or projects. Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion to include participation in contract negotiations with the customer. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leads program review sessions with the customer to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance.
Leads or participates in proposal preparation, business plans, proposal work statements and development of technical and administrative specifications, operating budgets and the financial terms and conditions of the contract. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product development, integration and test.
Establishes milestones ands monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions such as allocation of resources or changing contract specifications. Directs the work of Stakeholders assigned to the program or project from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.
Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems. Ancillary Functions and Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications other than the primary assignment.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: PROGRAM MANAGER I
LIMITATIONS OF USE: Total Program Responsibility
Formal Education, Training, Professional Certification and Work Experience: Experience may be substituted for the formal education and training requirements in this section at the discretion of management. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a technical discipline from four-year college or university and eight (8) to ten (10) or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Categories and Number of Stakeholders Directly Supervised and Program Value: Generally does not have a staff. May indirectly supervise fewer than 50 Supervisors, Leads and other personnel. Programs total value at is under 50 Million.
Communication and Special Skills: Communicate effectively using electronic media and in written and verbal forms. Make telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and make formal presentations to small or large groups. Competent in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Special Training and Behavioral Competencies: The following training requirements and competencies must be met before acceding to this job. Safety training applicable to the work area and job performed. Complete the required NORDAM University training for Managers, Directors, General Managers and Executives. Comply with The NORDAM Group Leadership Competencies for Managers, Directors, General Managers or Executives as applicable. Ability and willingness to assist and transfer technical knowledge to less experienced Stakeholders. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Stakeholder to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is regularly required to talk and hear. The Stakeholder frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The Stakeholder is occasionally required to stand and walk. The Stakeholder must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to travel between facilities and operate standard office equipment. Work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week as required. Must be able to ascend and descend stairs. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Stakeholder encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Mental Requirements: The mental characteristics described here are representative of those a Stakeholder encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work in stressful situations and handle multiple priorities. Demonstrate interpersonal, organizational and communication skills to interact effectively with other people, inside the Company.
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