Logistics Management Institute

Portfolio Program Manager - Clearance Required

Logistics Management Institute$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of program management or senior staff experience in the Department of Defense
  • Bachelor's degree with extensive background in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management
  • Expertise in managing complex projects across their entire lifecycle
  • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CostPoint, UKG, iCIMS, and ServiceNow
  • Detail-oriented and comfortable communicating with high-level stakeholders
  • SECRET clearance with TS/SCI eligibility preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of Program Managers and contractors for USTRANSCOM contracts
  • Supervise staff development and day-to-day execution of contracts
  • Set goals, manage timelines, and ensure compliance with budgets and timekeeping
  • Deliver monthly performance briefings to leadership on contract effectiveness
  • Conduct weekly client check-ins to manage performance and resolve issues
  • Understand and apply knowledge of USTRANSCOM's mission and national security policies
  • Represent LMI at industry events to build relationships and explore business opportunities
  • Drive business development and strategic growth for the USTRANSCOM portfolio

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance packages
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible work schedule and remote work options
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Support for community engagement and corporate responsibility initiatives
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
  • Potential for travel to various locations and events
Full Job Description
Overview

 

LMI is seeking a Portfolio Program Manager (PM) to lead a team of PMs and subject matter experts in supporting a variety of contracts for the U.S. Transportation Command. This Portfolio PM will provide overall leadership, management, and technical oversight for all LMI contractor personnel at USTRANSCOM Headquarters located at Scott AFB, IL. 

  

Responsibilities
  •  The LMI Portfolio Program Manager is responsible to the Vice President of the OSD and Defense Agency Submarket for ensuring on-site client delivery and proper execution for all LMI contracts in support of United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM).  
  • Provide direct supervisory authority and staff development for multiple Program Managers and contract teams surrounding the day-to-day execution of their assigned contractual duties.  
  • Establish goals, monitor timelines and deliverables, and manage staffing and budgets for assigned contracts. Ensure timekeeping compliance for all portfolio personnel. Conduct annual performance reviews of assigned Program Managers; ensure PMs are training, developing, and effectively leading the members of their contract teams. Conduct semi-annual reviews to ensure alignment of team members skills, titles, and compensation. 
  • Prepare and deliver/present monthly Performance Management Review (PMR) briefings to LMI leadership regarding revenue/margin, staffing levels, client deliverables, quality assurance, and any issues or concerns that may impact the effectiveness of each USTRANSCOM contract.  
  • Exercise business acumen in conducting weekly check-ins with the client and the LMI staff to manage performance, identify issues, and proffer solutions. Effectively communicate with clients, partners, potential partners, and staff to ensure any/all challenges, concerns, or opportunities are addressed quickly and correctly. 
  • Utilize demonstrated understanding of the client’s mission, current geopolitical environment, national security policies and objectives, and a robust understanding of deployment and distribution operations at the operational and/or strategic levels to address requirements and challenges. 
  • Represent LMI at events including NDTA, AFCEA, USTRANSCOM AQ led Industry Day, partner meetings, related working groups, etc. to build and strengthen relationships, explore growth opportunities, and maintain knowledge and awareness of evolving capabilities and requirements. Act as the primary liaison between project teams, senior leadership, the client, and external stakeholders, 
  • Contribute to the pursuit and capture of new opportunities to grow the USTRANSCOM portfolio. Evaluate future opportunities and take the appropriate Business Development actions to best position LMI to win the work.  Provide appropriate gate reviews and briefings to LMI senior leadership to garner the required funding and support necessary to produce a winning proposal. Position for successful bids on recompetes. 
  • Research, understand, and leverage LMI’s platform solutions for client delivery to the greatest extent possible. 
Qualifications

Required Skills: 

  • At least 10 years of program management and/or senior staff level experience working in the Department of War(Joint Staff, Service Headquarters Staff, Major Command(MAJCOM),Agencyand/or CCMDStaff).  
  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years’ work experience in the areas of logistics, transportation, supply chain management, joint operations, and the Joint Strategic Planning System; prior military planning experience preferred. 
  • Proven expertise in coordinating and delivering complex projects across the full project lifecycle. 
  • Experience building and leading teams of high functioning personnel; ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently. 
  • Extremely strong written and oral communication skills. 
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, MS Teams, CostPoint, UKG, iCIMS and ServiceNow.  
  • Must be self-directed, detail oriented and comfortable working and communicating around senior DoW and Industry leaders. 
  • Available for occasional domestic travel. 
  • Full-Time/Regular employment. 
  • SECRET clearance, TS/SCI eligible.  

 

Desired Skills: 

  • Master’s degree or higher. 
  • Prior program management experience running projectsor portfoliosofsimilar sizeandscope.  
  • TS/SCI clearance preferred. 

About Logistics Management Institute

Logistics Management Institute (LMI) is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government. LMI provides leaders with the objective analysis, tools, and programs they need to make informed decisions for their organizations. LMI is a not-for-profit organization that has been providing innovative solutions to complex problems since 1961. LMI serves clients in the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector.
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