Program Excellence Senior Manager with Security Clearance

The Senior Manager for Program Excellence is a key position responsible for leading a small but highly experienced staff that provides executive-level operational and program management support for two keys charters across Defense and Security's US and International based operations. Program Management Charter for:
Leading an intracompany program management counsel focused on Program Management standards and training requirements
Facilitate cross-functionally derived expertise and support to Program Management teams in areas including EVMS, scheduling, program Risk Management, and resource tasking
Provide a knowledge and resource center for all levels of program/project management
Segment Level Program Management Monitor and Controlling:
Manage and improve company-wide program performance review systems including synchronizing monitoring and controlling activities across the US and International organizations
Conduct monthly program Estimate-to-Complete and Estimate-At-Complete internal reviews and coordinate with business leaders at multiple levels ensuring common operating picture of program performance and health; provide recommendations and resources for program performance improvement
Conduct operational risk trend analysis on specific at-risk programs providing recommendations and coordinating resources for program improvement
Track, analyze and support program teams with customer satisfaction trends
Monitor and report "on time delivery" metrics and trends against program contractual requirements and commitments
Provide leadership and stewardship of Program Excellence organization to implement processes and standards that foster growth, increase productivity, reduce risk, and ensure program and service success.
Lead the identification, development, implementation, and monitoring of program and portfolio KPIs, metrics, leading indicators, program trending, executive presentations, and portfolio status reports.
Provide analysis and recommendations to program leadership where analysis of performance data highlights negative trends or breaches established performance standards.
Ensure alignment of Program Excellence strategy, processes and operational assets across Defense and Security Leverage individual SME-level experience and skills in coordinating program specific support functions ensuring flawless execution of company-wide programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Partner with Defense and Security P&L Executives to identify standards of performance for all levels (P&L, Portfolio, Programs)
Partner with Defense and Security Governance lead to develop associated governance packages Maintain Project Risk Tiering standards for Defense and Security, including triggers for additional risk avoidance / governance activities
Lead Defense and Security Gates program
Works with program finance to define and ensures use of standard methodologies, processes, tools and reporting metrics across Defense and Security
Partner with P&L Executives to deploy program Risk Management construct to identify and pro-actively manage potential issues
Provide leadership and supervision to Program Excellence staff Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience, Masters preferred
10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Program Management, continuous improvement, business analysis
SME-level PM experience managing large (+$700M - $1B) complex programs including production components
Strong experience in facilitating discussions with a broad range of stakeholders from various organizations and various seniority levels
Proven history of delivering on-time/budget, large-scale, complex programs
Extensive experience with project planning tools with evidence of practical application
Specific experience managing large complex Defense programs; air tier preferable
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Highly organized, action-oriented and execution-driven
Demonstrated ability to coordinate across a large and complex services and products organization
Ability to multi-task and to perform effectively under pressure
Demonstrated experience leading teams of managers and engineers supporting Government customers supporting contract specific deliverables
Experience managing international defense programs
Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance Preferred Skills EVMS background, PMP certification Security Responsibilities Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.