Sr. Automation Program Manager

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Lead new business capture efforts.
• Lead all phases of the program from requirements analysis, initial planning through all phases to successful product delivery. 
• Create, coordinate, update project plans throughout the lifecycle.
• Development and maintenance of the program integrated master schedule to include the internal and external milestones and phases as established by the respective program teams.
• Ensure client deliverables are identified and met through effective management of each assigned project component and its associated project staff.
• Travel to project sites to monitor activities throughout project lifecycle.
• Identify and communicate staffing needs to IPS leadership to resolve needs.
• Maintain awareness and ensures successful execution of required invoicing and associated deadlines.
• Coordinate the monthly and weekly monitoring and reporting of project financial status.
• Work alongside project teaming partners to ensure successful project execution.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and/or Analytical discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant capture and project management experience.
  
• Ability to quickly acquire a working knowledge of program- or project-specific laws, policies, procedures and correspondence.
• Demonstrated experience in successful cost, schedule and contract management of engineering development and integration projects.
• Must be a dynamic and energetic leader that involves other team members in the decision making and change process.
• Previous experience working with teaming subcontractors to successfully integrate and deliver on schedule.
  
• Candidate must be willing to travel to support capture and project needs (average 30%).
• Candidate must be a US Citizen to obtain remote facility access necessary to support the projects.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with material management, including management of lead times, vendor challenges, efficient tracking systems.
• Experience with automating DOD munitions facilities and processes.