Lead Program Manager

Job Title: Lead, Program Manager

Job Code: 47501

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Lead, Program Management, will establish and manage multiple projects supporting airborne communications and support center. This individual will work closely with internal support functions and major vendors to align communication system requirements, material availability, and technical support with program objectives. This role requires strong knowledge of vendor management and airborne communicatons. Along with project management skills to coordinate complex activities, manage dependencies, resolve issues, and oversee ongoing program administration while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and reporting requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate Program Execution: Lead IPTs across communication systems, support functions, and major vendors to meet program requirements.
• Drive IPT Accountability: Align IPT goals and priorities, encouraging members to own assignments and deliver results.
• Support Program Growth: Collaborate with leadership, customers, and vendors to identify and capture new opportunities.
• Facilitate Communication: Foster IPT collaboration through clear communication, constructive feedback, and issue resolution.
• Manage Risks and Dependencies: Coordinate IPT actions to address systems integration and vendor risks affecting cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years minimum experience or Graduate degree with minimum 7 years’ experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 13 years prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or Interim Secret
• Experience leading IPTs across service centers, airborne communication systems, and/or major vendors.
• Knowledge of proposal development, SOW preparation, bid evaluation, and/or contract negotiations.
• Strong program planning skills, including cost, schedule, risk, and financial performance management.
• Effective customer communication, stakeholder coordination, and process improvement skills.