Program Manager (Remote with Travel)

Program Manager 

Fairwinds Technologies is looking for a Program Manager (PM) to handle the day-to-day activities on a newly awarded contract for DoD programs. This program will use a secure, SharePoint-based Project Management Portal as a centralized tool for collaboration, tracking and managing tasks, status updates, CDRLs, subcontractor activities, training, and other key milestones. The ideal candidate is someone who can manage customer expectations, provide thorough data, timely reports, and ongoing collaboration with the DoD to oversee the program and make informed decisions to ensure mission goals are met within cost and schedule and ensure overall program success.

This position is contingent upon contract award. 

Qualifications

• ACTIVE Secret Security Clearance.
• 16+ years’ experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or related experience in Program/Project Management.
• Proven track record of running Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level. 
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and perform effectively under pressure. 
• Aptitude for both analyzing technical concepts and translating them into business terms, and for mapping business requirements into technical features. 

Responsibilities 

• Supports a formal, documented Program/Project Management (PMO) by defining and leading program and project management best practices, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and tracks all major program components including costs, schedules, resources, deliverables, etc.
• Develop a strategic PMO plan and manage the tactical implementation of that plan.
• Implement program/project management standards and best practices based on measurable success criteria.
• Leads process development, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Identifies program and project deliverables.
• Effectively communicate at all levels of the organization and with customers using a wide array of communication vehicles, including verbal, written and body language techniques. 
• Ability to develop estimates at departmental and project levels.
• Development of customer and internal briefs, as needed. 
• Ability to review customer documents and create reports for submission, as required. 
• Administers project change management and generates project and program status reporting.
• Accurately forecast costs, operating within established budgets, and attain margin improvement objectives.
• Track tasks, milestones, performance, and progress for addressing identified risks, and manage resources. 
• Measure, analyze, and report on project performance.
• Manage customer expectations and execute schedules. 
• Coordinate the activities of the program and set priorities for their execution. 
• Understanding of financials/cost/build financial management plan.
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining program schedules in MS Project.  
• Excellent written and organization skills.
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, and practices. 
• Close attention to detail and the ability to plan ahead.
• Travel of up to 50% required.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Additional Experience Desired

• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of DoD contracting and practices

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:  

Must be eligible to work in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Compensation- Salary

At Fairwinds, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location and experience.