We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn’t believe. At Roush, you’re part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.
We offer a full array of benefits to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays.
Job Summary:
The Senior Defense Program Manager is responsible for leading larger and more complex technical programs within the Defense Engineering Department. Activities include managing customer communications, creating project planning documents, and leading teams to successful completion of project technical deliverables. Focus will be on Cost, Schedule, and Performance management of the program. The position will interface with all parts of the organization, in addition to customers, sub contractors, etc.
As a Senior Defense Program Manager, you will:
- Manage all cost aspects of the program from cradle to end of life. This includes leading the Request for Proposal) RFP process, to monthly reporting of program performance, to program closeout
- Lead all schedule aspects of the program to ensure all teams are meeting their scheduled deliverables and customer need dates are met. Actively manage risk and develop solutions to
meet program objectives - Lead all performance aspects of the program to ensure the collective team meets or exceeds the customers’ expectations/requirements as it relates to the Statement of Work (SOW)
- Manage manpower planning, personnel utilization, resource assignment, and program metrics via control documents to include budget sheets, an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk Register, Scope Amendment Log, etc.
- Lead teams to execute Program Reviews and Design Reviews to internal and external stakeholders
- Support department needs associated with Business development and Forecasting
- Instill a positive working environment where teams thrive and grow together to meet common goals/objectives. Lead by example, work to implement/improve processes/procedures and
work instructions
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or another related field
- Minimum 6 years of program management experience and/or leading cross functional teams to established goals
- Experience in program management practices and execution for government and defense industry and working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Citizen
- Ability to obtain security clearance, minimum secret level
- Demonstrated ability to understand staffing demand and supply data metrics; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively meet program staffing requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Project)
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Successful candidates may also have:
- Master’s degree in engineering or business administration
- Secret or higher security clearance
- Project Management Certification (PMI / PMP or other)
If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
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If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field
- At least 6 years of program management experience and/or experience leading cross-functional teams
- Program management experience in the government and defense industry, including work with the U.S. Department of Defense
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a minimum Secret security clearance
- Ability to understand staffing demand and supply metrics
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to make recommendations and provide guidance for staffing requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Master's degree in engineering or business administration
- Secret or higher security clearance
- Project Management Certification, such as PMI or PMP
Roush Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roush and has not been reviewed or approved by Roush.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as platinum-level and affordable, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, telemedicine, and wellness supports such as EAP, diabetes, and tobacco-cessation programs. Core protections like short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D are highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — An employer-matched 401(k) is emphasized, with plan features such as profit-sharing elements, auto-enrollment, and loan availability that enhance accessibility. The retirement offering is characterized as competitive and a standout within the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, paid holidays, and earned sick time are provided alongside leaves for family/medical needs, pregnancy/adoption, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement. The breadth supports varied time-off needs across different life events.
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