Program Manager @ Latitude

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Salary Range: 150000 to 180000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Defense Contracting Program Manager

Job Description

Latitude is searching for a Program Manager to oversee a diverse range of government programs. The scope of programs ranges from development of an electric tactical vehicle, to training aids for drug and explosive detection, to equipment used to enhance situational awareness of tactical vehicles.

This is an in-office, full-time, high-profile, and hands-on position which requires working with global teams.

Position location: Bethesda, Maryland.

Duties include:

·Manage Program Management activities for all relevant Government contracts.

·Plan and organize relevant program(s) timeline and tracking.

·In conjunction with Business Development/Sales personnel, develop program metrics/key milestones.

·Ensuring performance to program requirements.

·Responsible for program timing, quality, and budget (full accountability).

·Maintain communication to upper management on program risks and risk resolution.

·Collaborate with other professionals to ensure high quality deliverables within organization guidelines, policies, and procedures.

·Deal with work process, optimization methods, and risk management tools, for the successful accomplishments according to the requirements of the stakeholders.

·Coordinate with Business Development/Sales personnel in their capture management tasks, responding to RFQs, preparing proposals, and on-time delivery of goods.

·Establish and maintain trusted relationships with the government and partner stakeholders.

·Exert mature leadership and clearly communicate goals and objectives to the company's clients. Keeping client informed on a regular basis and achieve planned goals and objectives.

·Work in close coordination with the client, end-users, OEMs, system integrators, and prime government contractors.

·Participate in trade shows and attend seminars & symposiums, as needed.

·Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Education:

·BS/BA Degree – or equivalent experience. PMP Certification Required.

Leadership:

·Track record of successful, quality, program management.

Experience:

·At least three to five years of experience in Department of Defense program management. Experience with government contracts or veteran status a plus.

Planning Skills:

·Demonstrated ability to prepare and execute a quality plan.

·Communication Skills:

·High-level communication skills (writing, speaking, preparation of Power Point and Excel, Project and Word).

Program Manager

Defense Contracting

Latitude

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