Senior Program Manager

Job Description

This position offers a highly qualified individual the opportunity to perform in a critical role within the Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) and Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC) at Stevens Institute of Technology.

The Program Manager must have a collaborative personality, excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to a wide audience pool (from students and consultants to senior government leadership), ability to manage multiple and complex tasks with milestone driven deliverables, and demonstrate strong relationship management capabilities.

The selected candidate will also be expected to lead task order pursuits and provide strategic support.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for all Program Management and overall performance of a complex Department of Defense research program inclusive of related schedules, budgets, and performance (including development; program deployment and assessment).

· Ensures proper assignment of team members, including Review Team Members; Collaborates with the program management team, faculty team leads, and partners to drive the strategic direction supporting government customer requirements.

· Builds strong client relationships across government and academia.

· Facilitates the development of the overall program strategy, technical/management strategy, communications and outreach strategy.

· Continually seek ways to improve communications and collaboration across the program team and government sponsors.

· Tasks encompass working with key stakeholders including subcontractors to define project scope, strategy and outcomes; create work schedule and milestone plans; track critical paths, dependencies and deliverables; monitor effort reports and track cost-sharing commitments; assist with report preparation and creates/updates project reports.

· Ability to take initiative, anticipate obstacles and pro-actively and creatively problem-solve; interpersonal skills and flexibility in dealing with a range of working styles and competing demands.

Qualifications & Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree required.

Master’s degree and/or PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

· 5-7 or more years of program management experience leading, managing, training, and development or programs.

Or 3-5 years of experience with a Master’s degree and/or PMP or equivalent certification.

· Managerial experience in an academic or government setting preferred.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating leadership and initiative.

· Conduct data analysis to support program decision-making and improve outcomes.

· Identify and mitigate program risks and issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.

· Possess a high level of initiative, clear communication skills, leadership qualities, and a high degree of organization and ability to multi-task.

· Knowledge of Excel, Jira or other PM tool implementation required....