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OSI Systems

Diversified tech company spanning security, healthcare

Program Manager

Program ManagementPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree is preferred, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting, or a technical field.
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
  • A minimum of seven years of related government program management experience leading customer programs or projects on high-technology equipment and/or service contracts is required.
  • Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout employment.
  • Candidates must be able to prioritize multiple tasks with competing priorities.
  • Strong customer relationship skills and customer focus are required, including the ability to maintain high customer satisfaction while ensuring company goals and objectives are met.
  • Strong working knowledge of acquisition processes, proposal development, contract negotiations, and execution of varied contract types is required.
  • The role requires the ability to build teams and collaborate effectively, with leadership appropriate to this level of responsibility.
  • The role requires effective communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of appropriate ethical standards is required.
  • Advanced working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software (MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), and Outlook is required.
  • Experience working with an R&D and/or product manufacturing company is required.
  • Candidates must be able to maintain a passport and travel within the U.S. and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary customer point of contact for executing assigned customer contracts and related projects, directly interfacing with customer personnel regarding new and existing contracts or orders and customer issues.
  • Drive day-to-day team activities to meet program milestones and deliverables, and track progress.
  • Ensure program and project deliverables comply with contractual requirements and regulations, including monthly status reports and monthly Program Management Reviews.
  • Execute internal and external programs in accordance with business and corporate objectives and the customer statement of work.
  • Direct and manage program development from beginning to end, overseeing quality control throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and, when required, negotiate with other department managers to acquire personnel.
  • Develop project work breakdown structures, delivery team structures, project plans, schedules, and cost structures, with clearly defined and communicated project goals and success factors.
  • Create and maintain a project file recording key information and events relating to individual projects.
  • Lead a geographically dispersed, matrixed program support team in reviewing contract requirements, ensuring contract compliance and on-time deliverables, and defining and coordinating program solutions as needed.
  • Monitor and control project progress from Sales through Engineering and Manufacturing to Installation and Commissioning using effective work-package management.
  • Manage changes in program scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
  • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
  • Implement and manage Project Management, Risk & Opportunity, Lessons Learned, and Earned Value Management System processes and repositories in compliance with global company standards; manage project risks and issues, escalating them to management and customers when necessary.
  • Exercise judgment, leadership, and authority while planning, directing, coordinating, and executing complex projects and programs.
  • Track and report project performance, including milestones and budget adherence.
  • Track, report, and forecast internal business performance for each assigned program, including delivery status, contract issues, revenue, margin, cash flow, risks, opportunities, and key actions or escalations.
  • Liaise with program stakeholders and adapt communication style and technique to the audience.
  • Work with sales personnel, the proposal team, and other organizations to identify and pursue new or follow-on business opportunities.
  • Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to program success.
  • Conduct program postmortems and formulate recommendations for continued improvement.
  • Uphold the company's core values and demonstrate behavior consistent with its Code of Ethics and Conduct.
  • Report quality problems or defects to a manager or senior management member so corrective action can be implemented and recurrence avoided.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with TSA, non-TSA DHS, or DOD programs is a plus.
  • Knowledge of or experience with airport security, baggage handling systems, and X-ray baggage scanners is a plus.

About the Company

OSI Systems

Diversified tech company spanning security, healthcare

OSI Systems operates three divisions: Security, Healthcare, and Optoelectronics and Manufacturing. The Security division supplies inspection systems for airports, ports, and borders that scan people and cargo using imaging and sensors. The Healthcare division produces patient monitoring and diagnostic equipment, while the Optoelectronics division makes electronic components for various devices. The company differentiates itself through its diversified, three-pronged portfolio and growth via acquisitions like Rapiscan and Spacelabs; its goal is to deliver technology-enabled solutions that protect people and infrastructure, support clinical care, and provide high-quality components.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Hawthorne, CA
Founded
1987

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