Program Manager

Direct all phases of TCOM Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) products and/or services programs from inception through completion. Fully responsible for all aspects of program execution and performance to include proposal development, negotiations participation, planning, scheduling, risk management, cost budgeting and monitoring, technical performance, meeting quality and safety standards, delivery of quality products, services and data per the contract, and program close out. Function as the primary customer interface and direct company resources to properly meet all program and contractual requirements. On some Programs the Program Manager may serve in a deputy capacity as directed by TCOM’s V.P. of Program Management. This position will be in the office with occasional work from home on an Ad Hoc basis.

Working Procedure:The Program Manager will assume direct responsibility for individual programs from inception through close out. Tasks to be performed include Program Management of the delivery of LTA products and services which meet the contract performance requirements, on schedule, and within the costs allocated from the purchase price. The Program Manager will participate in the negotiations of contracts and contract modifications and be responsible for managing the generation and maintenance of all program documents to include program budgets, spend plans, Statement of Work, Technical Specification, Work Breakdown Structure and dictionary, Organizational Breakdown Structures, Schedules and Work Authorization Documents. Establish program milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program risks and coordinates the program team in the development of mitigation plans. These tasks will be accomplished by matrix management, where the functional groups at TCOM will be drawn upon for the skills and effort to perform the work.The Program Manager will function as the primary point of contact with the customers and major vendors and be responsible for obtaining customer acceptance of deliverable products and services. The candidate will be required to utilize Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to track and manage labor, material, travel and other direct costs. In addition, the Program Manager will be responsible for developing new business or expanding the product line with existing customers and supporting Business Development as required on new program initiatives to include coordination and/or manage the preparation of proposals.Depending on the Program the Program Manager may be responsible to oversee OCONUS activities that will be performed by TCOM and its partner companies. The Program Manager will be required to maintain regular communications with counterparts that are based OCONUS. In addition, the candidate will be expected to travel OCONUS as required to ensure successful execution of the OCONUS scope of work.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a Technical and/or Business, Contracts or Economics discipline. Advanced Degree and/or PMP certification desired.

Experience Requirement: A minimum of ten years’ experience in program management responsible for annual revenue values from $5M to $25M, within a defense industry on commercial and government contracts. Must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance. Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally. Must possess excellent verbal/written communication and analytical skills and be able to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.In compliance with state and local laws, the annual salary range for this role is $140,325 to $190,000. The range provided is a general guideline and good faith estimate representative of all experience levels but is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. TCOM considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate’s experience, education/training, key skills, internal equity, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.