Job DescriptionAs a Program Controls Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of our maritime programs by monitoring and controlling costs, schedules, and performance.
Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Controls Manager to join our Maritime Solutions Norfolk business. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and controlling program costs, schedules, and performance to ensure compliance with negotiated contract parameters and government cost control guidelines. This is a key leadership role that requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
In today's fast-paced and dynamic market environment, the ability to adapt, problem-solve, and collaborate effectively is crucial for success. As a Program Controls Manager, you will be working with diverse stakeholders, navigating complex program requirements, and driving business outcomes. By possessing these essential soft skills, you will be well-equipped to:
- Navigate ambiguity and uncertainty
- Drive innovation and improvement
- Build strong relationships and networks
- Achieve program objectives and business outcomes
Key Responsibilities:- Utilize customized internal EVMS methodologies to develop baselines, monitor and control program costs and schedule to achieve business and customer objectives
- Ensure we provide value to our Government and commercial customers to drive program performance to exceed expectations
- Prepare programmatic baselines and perform monthly/weekly financial analyses such as variance analysis to identify and mitigate cost and scheduling risks
- Develop and maintain program plans to ensure program requirements and statements of work are strictly adhered to
- Work with scheduling/planning team to conduct detailed schedule risk assessments; identifying and mitigating program scheduling risks
- Collaborate with program managers, ship superintendents, craft managers and other stakeholders to ensure accurate scope execution and adherence to strict budgets in a fast-paced environment
- Provide insightful recommendations to program management to drive data-based decision making; become a full scale business partner
- Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date program documentation, including program Estimates at Completion (EAC), internal EVMS reporting, and program status reports
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field. Work experience considered in place of degree
- Minimum 8 years of experience in program finance / controls, or a related field, preferably in a defense or aerospace industry
- Proven track record of successfully managing program controls for large-scale defense or aerospace programs
- Proficiency in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret complex data and develop insightful recommendations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Experience with government contract requirements and cost control guidelines
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to make decisions with sound judgement while complying with policies and procedures
Preferred Skills and Education- Masters Degree or other professional certification a plus
- Experience in managing full EVMS programs a plus
- Proficiency in EVMS softwares a plus (Cobra, MPM, ForProject, SAP EVMS, etc.)
- Proficiency in program management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar
