Program Manager

This position requires directly interfacing with the Customer, Program Management, Business Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Support teams including Production, Production Control, and Quality to develop, support, and manage detailed schedules and overall production objectives and execution. This position will also represent NG at all program and customer reviews; developing and presenting status, data, metrics and charts. You will be responsible for developing mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with other project managers, line managers, and clients. This position will be located in Lanham, MD. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to: Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations. Managing the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program, including tracking as the Task Order level. Interfacing with internal and external customers, vendors, and company support organizations. Developing and delivering presentations to executive management and other program stakeholders. Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization. Ensuring that projects and/or Task Orders are completed on schedule and within budget. Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions. Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements. Driving adherence to the change management process by ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope and manages changes at both the program and Task Order level. Developing and adhering to budget baselines for Task Orders issued and defined by customer requirements. Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.). Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.