The Role
Lead a large, complex engineering and manufacturing weapon-system program: manage multiple sub-programs and cross-functional teams, coordinate with Government program office, develop program plans/budgets/schedules, ensure contractual deliverables, report to senior leadership, mentor junior PMs, support proposals and capture activities, and manage risk, cost, schedule, and performance.
Summary Generated by Built In
- Serve as the lead program manager for the company’s largest and most complex engineering and manufacturing program
- Communicate with Government program office, coordinate and manage deliverables and progress for a major weapon system program with high visibility
- Work directly with company senior leadership on program execution
- Manage highly complex program with multiple sub-programs and program managers
- Manage complete program management organization, including engineering, technicians, finance, contracting, purchasing, and associated functions
- Develop and implement program plans, budgeting positions, schedules, and execution strategy
- Perform specific, routine program or technical tasks within defined scope of management responsibility
- Perform program/technical management for assigned system(s)
- Interpret and apply acquisition policy; develop recommendations to senior leadership on program and business development strategies
- Apply and correlate knowledge of multiple disciplines (engineering, logistics, financial management, contracting, and configuration management) to achieve cohesive program execution in accordance with assigned cost, schedule & performance requirements
- Logically and systematically convert customer or product/technical requirements into solutions that recognize technical, schedule, and cost constraints; identify associated risks and manage mitigation plans
- Provide higher management with status and decision information on key program issues
- Ensure contractual needs/concerns are addressed
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports/deliverables
- Participate in company program reviews
- Communicate cost, schedule, and performance with management
- Provide necessary solutions across the spectrum of program management and business operations; mentor lower-level Program Managers
- Support proposal and pricing efforts as required; may perform Capture Manager duties
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
- Master’s Degree in technical, business, or related field required
- Department of Defense Acquisition (DAU) PM certification, PMP, or degree in Program Management or equivalent is preferred
Experience:
- 20+ years of Program Management or associated experience with Government or Industry
- Must be highly knowledgeable in advanced program management concepts, able to develop, communicate and execute a complete program baseline
- Must be comfortable developing presentations and briefing senior military leaders.
- Experience with Air Force nuclear enterprise, aircraft sustainment, and/or maintenance repair and overhaul programs a plus
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Ability to obtain a security clearance will be required
- Active Secret clearance preferred
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Salary: $130,000 - 160,000
Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.
Skills Required
- Master's Degree in technical, business, or related field
- DAU PM certification, PMP, or degree in Program Management or equivalent
- 20+ years of Program Management or associated experience with Government or Industry
- Demonstrated advanced program management expertise to develop, communicate, and execute full program baselines
- Experience briefing senior military leaders and developing executive-level presentations
- Experience managing cross-functional program teams (engineering, technicians, finance, contracting, purchasing)
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Must be a US citizen
- Active Secret clearance
- Experience with Air Force nuclear enterprise, aircraft sustainment, or MRO programs
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The Company
What We Do
KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company. Founded in 2003, KIHOMAC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies.





