Roush Industries

Defense Program Manager

Roush Industries$110K — $130K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field
  • Minimum 4 years of program management experience
  • Experience in program management for government and defense sectors
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain secret level security clearance
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project)

Responsibilities

  • Manage all cost aspects of the program throughout its lifecycle
  • Lead schedule management to ensure timely deliverable fulfillment
  • Oversee performance metrics to exceed customer expectations
  • Manage manpower planning and resource allocation
  • Facilitate Program and Design Reviews with stakeholders
  • Support business development and forecasting needs
  • Cultivate a positive team environment and implement process improvements

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Engagement in innovative problem-solving
  • Contributions to national defense projects
  • Access to extensive training resources
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Defense Program Manager is responsible for leading larger technical programs within the Defense Engineering Department. Activities include managing customer communications, creating project planning documents, and leading teams to successful completion of project technical deliverables. Focus will be on Cost, Schedule, and Performance management of the program. The position will interface with all parts of the organization, in addition to customers, sub-contractors, etc.

As a Defense Program Manager, you will:
  • Manage all cost aspects of the program from cradle to end of life. This includes leading the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, to monthly reporting of program performance, to program closeout.
  • Lead all schedule aspects of the program to ensure all teams are meeting their scheduled deliverables and customer need dates are met. Actively manage risk and develop solutions to meet program objectives.
  • Lead all performance aspects of the program to ensure the collective team meets or exceeds the customers' expectations/requirements as it relates to the Statement of Work (SOW).
  • Manage manpower planning, personnel utilization, resource assignment, and program metrics via control documents to include budget sheets, an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk Register, Scope Amendment Log, etc.
  • Lead teams to execute Program Reviews and Design Reviews to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support department needs associated with Business development and Forecasting.
  • Instill a positive working environment where teams thrive and grow together to meet common goals/objectives. Lead by example, work to implement/improve processes/procedures and work instructions.

As a Defense Program Manager, you will need:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or other related field.
  • Minimum 4 years of program management experience and/or leading cross functional teams to established goals.
  • Experience in program management practices and execution for government and defense industry and working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
  • U.S. Citizen.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance, minimum secret level.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand staffing demand and supply data metrics; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively meet program staffing requirements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project).
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

A successful candidate may also have:
  • Master's degree in engineering or business administration.
  • Secret or higher security clearance.
  • Project Management Certification (PMI / PMP or other).

If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.

Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: https://jobs.roush.com/us/en/

Visit our website: www.roush.com

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About Roush Industries

Roush Industries is an American engineering company that provides engineering, testing, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry. The company was founded in 1976 by Jack Roush, a former Ford engineer and NASCAR team owner. Roush Industries is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan and has facilities in North Carolina, Indiana, and California. The company specializes in the design and development of high-performance vehicles, including race cars, military vehicles, and consumer vehicles. Roush Industries also provides engineering and testing services for the aerospace, defense, and renewable energy industries.
Learn more about Roush Industries
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1976

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