Senior Program Manager

3 weeks ago

Edgewood, Maryland, United States Smiths Detection Inc. Full time
Job Description

The Senior Program Manager Ports and Borders will oversee the coordination, management, and execution of all program activities, including Civil Works scoping, management, and execution, delivery of products and/or services, demonstration of customer specification performance and quality, scope management, cost management, scheduling, resourcing, risk management, and realization of revenue and profit during the entire lifecycle of a program or project.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Leads and is responsible for all contract requirement deliverables, including all design, testing, installation, and training elements of the program and/or order/project.
  • Works directly with Key Government Representatives to drive Program Compliance, Submittal of funding requests, billing, contract modifications, creation of White Papers.
  • Experience with development of a PM plan, defining scope, planning, developing cost and risk plans, procurement, manufacturing, performing QC, testing, delivering product according to customer-defined schedule of deliveries, and working the program through final payment.
  • Develops and manages process for issues identification and resolution. Appropriately escalates unresolved issues in accordance with the Smiths governance model.
  • Conducts risk assessment of program deliverables based on impact and probability, and takes action to mediate risk. Appropriately escalates risks in accordance with governance model.
  • Monitors program readiness for achieving deliverables, and makes necessary adjustments to achieve deliverables are compliant, on time, and within budget.
  • Assists Business Development, Sales, and Product Development activities by conducting feasibility analyses of potential programs.
  • Analyzes and responds to Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quote (RFQ), and Requests for Information (RFI) in accordance with Smiths criteria for program acceptance and rejection.
  • Identifies business development and value-added sales opportunities related to programs, supports product management efforts to manage the lifecycle of products and/or services, including improvements, enhancement, and obsolescence, and supports negotiations with customers.
  • Reports program status to all stakeholders, prepares, and presents periodic status reports and monthly Program Management Reviews.
  • Benchmark program management approaches and developments with external customers and promote best practice with other Smiths colleagues.
  • Create effective business communication encompassing technical proposals for customer requirements, business briefings, and presentations.
  • Training and coaching direct reports and other Smiths colleagues where appropriate. Comply with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations. Complying with and promoting all relevant legal requirements and Smiths policies and procedures, including business ethics, data protection, and health and safety.

The Individual

Education Requirements

10 years or more BS or BA- Technology or Business Management PMP accreditation preferred

Education/training:

  • BS or BA degree in related technology or business management.
  • PMP accreditation preferred.
  • Experience: Requires 10 or more years' program/project management experience.
  • Experience managing a cross-functional team indirectly.
  • Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
  • Understanding of global business and U.S. specific government business.
  • Ability to implement, lead, and direct program team in use of company or industry standards for program management and related processes.
  • Experience in obtaining various permits, licenses, and certifications for contract requirements.
  • Experience working in a highly matrixed organization.
  • Previous experience in hardware programs, ordering materials, delivery of equipment.

Knowledge/skills/other attributes:

  • Civil Works program management experience preferred.
  • Experience working on U.S. government contracts and/or with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) service a big plus.
  • Working knowledge of financial concepts and measurements to program management, e.g., ROI, earned value management, net present value.
  • Development of a PM plan, defining scope, planning, developing cost and risk plans, procurement, manufacturing, performing QC, testing, delivering product according to customer-defined schedule of deliveries, and working the program through final payment.
  • Able to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, influence people outside of direct reporting relationships (matrix organization) and communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Able to use MS Office suite and MS Project.
  • Ability to travel 50% of the time at various stages of a program

Company Description

Smiths Detection - Making the World a Safer Place

Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection employees and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business, and critical infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports and borders, defense, and urban security. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our company and would love to hear from you. If you have not found a suitable opportunity on our careers page, we would like to ensure that we keep you up to date - please register your interest by submitting an application and we will be in touch as soon as a role matching your skill set arises.

What makes us different:

Safety Culture: the safety of our people is our first priority. We have an excellent track record in environmental health and safety, running regular trainings and providing all the necessary tools to enable our teams to perform their work with the utmost confidence.

Rewarding career: be part of a growing market that offers great career prospects. We offer the scope to match your ambition and ability with a rewarding career.

Continuous learning: have access to intensive internal training programmes, so you can stay up to date with cutting-edge technology, share knowledge, and be ready for the next challenge.

Enriching opportunities: long term, there is scope for you to work in a diverse array of environments, with great prospects of broadening your horizon in more ways than one.

Embracing digitalization: be part of our journey to digitalization through Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Asset Performance Management. You will play a key role in enabling us to better innovate and serve our customers, helping make the world a safe place.

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