Program Manager (Maryland)

Program Manager
Fairwinds is looking for a Program Manager to fully support and run newly awarded multi-year Research & Development contracts from award to contract close out. Programs will require tracking and managing tasks, status updates, CDRLs, subcontractor activities, training, and other key milestones. The ideal candidate will be able to manage customer expectations, provide thorough data, timely reporting, and ongoing collaboration with the customer and OEMs to oversee the program and make informed decisions to ensure mission goals are met within cost and schedule. This job will also support sales pursuits part time.

Location: Hybrid; with up to 40 hours per week at Fairwinds APG, MD facilities, and customer sites

Supervisor: VP of PMO

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree (or equivalent)
• Proven track record of running DoD Development programs, SBIR Program Management Experience is a Plus.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Aptitude for both analyzing technical concepts and translating them into business terms, and for mapping business requirements into technical features.
• Must be a US Citizen & be able to obtain a DoD Secret or Higher Clearance.

Responsibilities:

• PM and staff track tasks, milestones, performance, and progress for addressing identified risks via our PM Portal
• Manage all aspect of the program, including deliverables, partners, staff, and customer interactions.
• Effective communicator at all levels of an organization and customers using a wide array of communication vehicles, including verbal, written and body language techniques.
• Work in SharePoint-based Management Portal
• Ability to develop estimates at departmental and project levels
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, and practices
• Manage customer expectations and execute schedules
• Excellent written skills Formulate, organize, and monitor inter-connected projects
• Development of customer and internal briefs as needed
• Apply change, risk and resource management
• Ability to review customer documents and create reports for submission as required
• Coordinate the activities of the program and set priorities for their execution
• Proficient in MS Office
• Good organization skills
• Familiarity with project invoicing and tax schedules
• Understanding of financials/cost/build financial management plan
• Close attention to detail and the ability to plan ahead
• Support Sales Team on Program Management plans and pursuit of new sales with existing customer relationships.

Additional Experience Desired

• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of DoD contacting and processes

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time, exempt position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to work in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Compensation- Salary

At Fairwinds, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location and experience.