The Role
Serve as the on-the-ground Program Manager and primary liaison with a foreign Ministry of Defense to manage delivery, sustainment, inspections, training, warranty resolution, FSR/SSR oversight, reporting, and long-term fleet sustainment strategy for a defense vehicle program in Angola.
Summary Generated by Built In
**Contingent Upon Award**
Location: Luanda, Angola
Position: Program Manager
Overview: We are seeking a highly qualified Program Manager (PM) to serve as the primary, day-to-day interface with a foreign Ministry of Defense (MOD) for a high-visibility defense vehicle program. The PM will act as the single, on-the-ground representative responsible for managing all aspects of in-country program execution, coordination of support activities, and fostering a strong relationship with the host nation’s military leadership and logistics personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
Overseas Compensation Package:
ITC Defense offers a competitive Overseas (OCONUS) Compensation Package for eligible employees assigned to Angola. The package may include company-provided housing, transportation allowances, rotational travel benefits, and other overseas incentives in accordance with contract requirements and company policy.
Why work at ITC Defense:
Location: Luanda, Angola
Position: Program Manager
Overview: We are seeking a highly qualified Program Manager (PM) to serve as the primary, day-to-day interface with a foreign Ministry of Defense (MOD) for a high-visibility defense vehicle program. The PM will act as the single, on-the-ground representative responsible for managing all aspects of in-country program execution, coordination of support activities, and fostering a strong relationship with the host nation’s military leadership and logistics personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the principal in-country liaison between ITC Defense, the U.S.-based program team, and the foreign Ministry of Defense (MOD).
- Provide overall leadership and management of program execution, ensuring cost, schedule, technical, and performance objectives are achieved in accordance with contract requirements.
- Lead and coordinate in-country Integrated Product Support (IPS) activities to ensure seamless delivery, fielding, sustainment, and operational readiness of the vehicle program.
- Develop and maintain program execution plans, schedules, and performance metrics to monitor program status, identify issues, and implement process improvements.
- Manage program financial performance, including contract funding, forecasting, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and financial reporting to support successful program execution.
- Develop and manage program budgets, spending plans, and burn rate analyses to achieve contract performance and fee objectives.
- Analyze financial variances and program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved.
- Maintain and manage the program risk register, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and provide regular risk reporting and mitigation recommendations to company leadership and customer stakeholders.
- Oversee contract and subcontractor performance, ensuring deliverables are completed in accordance with contractual requirements and program objectives.
- Oversee the receipt, inspection, accountability, and delivery of vehicles and associated equipment as they arrive in country.
- Manage warranty activities, coordinate issue resolution, and monitor operational and sustainment concerns reported by the MOD.
- Support and oversee the activities of Field Service Representatives (FSRs) and System Support Representatives (SSRs) providing ongoing support to MOD personnel.
- Coordinate and oversee operator and maintenance training programs to ensure MOD readiness and long-term self-sufficiency.
- Deliver monthly program status reports and Field Support Contractor Reports, including support, consumption, financial, and performance summaries to company leadership and customer stakeholders.
- Facilitate and lead program reviews, coordination meetings, executive briefings, and status meetings with the MOD and other government stakeholders.
- Assist the MOD in developing long-term sustainment strategies for vehicle fleet support, including acquisition planning, replacement parts, services, and future training solutions.
- Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements, company policies, export control regulations, and host nation requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with Integrated Product Support (IPS) and defense sustainment practices.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Ability to live and work overseas for extended periods.
- Master’s degree in business, Logistics, Engineering, or related field
- Prior military experience as a Senior NCO, Warrant Officer, Field Grade Officer, or civilian equivalent
- Prior international or OCONUS experience supporting foreign military customers
- Experience with Integrated Product Support (IPS) and defense sustainment operations
- Experience managing contractor personnel and warranty programs
- PMP certification
- Fluency in Portuguese.
Overseas Compensation Package:
ITC Defense offers a competitive Overseas (OCONUS) Compensation Package for eligible employees assigned to Angola. The package may include company-provided housing, transportation allowances, rotational travel benefits, and other overseas incentives in accordance with contract requirements and company policy.
Why work at ITC Defense:
- Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
- Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
- Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
- A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or related field
- Master's degree
- Prior senior NCO, Warrant/Field grade officer, or civilian equivalent experience
- Minimum of 8 years program or project management experience in defense or logistics
- Prior international or OCONUS experience with foreign military customers
- Familiarity with Integrated Product Support (IPS) and defense sustainment practices
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
- Experience managing contractor personnel, warranty resolution, and logistics coordination
- PMP certification
- Ability to live and work overseas for extended periods
- Fluent in Portuguese
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain required visas/work permits and credentials for Angola
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The Company
What We Do
ITC Defense Corp. is a dynamic, technology-based, HUBZone-certified business in the global defense market. Our core capabilities in systems engineering and software development have positioned us to provide value added capabilities in today's transitioning marketplace. ITC is also at the forefront of information security technology integration and cyber resilience, leveraging commercial and government best practices to create innovative solutions to battle an ever-evolving cyber threat. The ITC team is comprised of engineers, analysts and subject matter experts with many years of experience working in support of the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Justice, allied Military, and other Government Agencies. ITC recognizes that each customer’s organization has unique requirements which align with its individual culture and goals. With this holistic understanding, we design, develop and integrate an individualized solution to help our customers realize their vision by “Integrating Technology & Culture.”
