Program Manager

Primary Responsibilities :

Responsible for managing complex development and production programs and proposals.

Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.

Plans and manages project budgets and schedule using appropriate project management control techniques. This includes proactive EAC management in collaboration with Program Finance.

Manages and maintains an Open Issues List (OIL) for each project, while also ensuring the documentation of key milestones and target dates.

Addresses all customer Contract / GTC requirements.

Provides clear and concise direction to the Capture Team, Program Execution IPT and the customer to ensure alignment towards execution milestones. Oversees and administers all key process / function deliverables for a given project.

Drives a rigorous active Risk and Opportunity project register using all the various Raytheon ELCAN lessons learned and risk management tools, ensuring the program properly updates or retires R&O’s during execution.

Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise on issues.

Represents the organization as a prime customer contact on key issues.

The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and have experience of driving a cross functional team to deliver to tight timelines, while still being able to manage effective relationships.

Share in the commitment towards a positive workplace culture

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience :

Typically requires : A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Experience of delivering programs to government agencies, commercial and non-government regulated industries.

Proven ability to create and produce winning bids in the target international customer community.

Strong leadership skills, proactive team builder who can motivate and lead by example.

Strong interpersonal skills and experience in developing effective, long-lasting relationships – internal and with customers.

Strong negotiating and closing skills.

Experience in managing and motivating diverse teams in the delivery of innovative solutions.

A clear record of accomplishment that demonstrates process improvements in techniques, tools, approaches and personnel.

Ability to take complex analysis and present / communicate it in a concise manner.

Excellent commercial and financial awareness, including a good understanding of risk and opportunity management, analytical reasoning skills and decision-making.

Be an innovative and creative problem solver.

Desire for continuous improvement in all areas of the business