Program Manager-CogEw with Security Clearance - Raleigh, United States - Vadum Inc.

Description

Vadum Inc. is seeking a Program Manager that will be responsible for the successful execution of assigned programs.

The Program Manager will collaborate with engineering leadership to propose new programs as well as plan and execute programs within the Business Area and be an advocate for the company within the customer and industry.

Key Reponsibilities:

Develop and execute a program plan with engineering leadership that is consistent with the program budget, requirements, deliverables, and aligns with the overall business area strategy.

Manage the overall program execution, actively mitigate risks to the program and promptly resolve issues that are impacting program performance.

Serve as primary customer interface and ensure that contract deliverables are delivered on time.
Contribute to business growth by defining a growth/transition strategy for each assigned program.
Manage and actively engage with the customer base to drive achievement of the plan.
Mentor the technical team and lead select efforts to standardize best practices across the Company.
Participate in program definition and capture for existing and new customers.
Lead proposal and/or capture efforts as assigned and ensure timely and successful delivery. Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:
US Citizenship.

Security Clearance eligibility.
Extensive knowledge of software systems and programming languages.
Ability to engage key client stakeholders to identify needs, and discuss Vadum capabilities and services.

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary opportunity capture team in a matrixed organization with a collaborative and a team-centric culture.

Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Education/Training/Experience:
Bachelor degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics or related scientific discipline, required.
5+ years of related, professional (technical) experience, required.

3+ years of industry experience in a technical leadership or program management position for defense R&D software programs with experience supervising personnel, technology assessment, system design, system analysis, managing multiple technical programs; including budgetary responsibility, planning and estimating work loading requirements, acquisition planning, communicating and interacting with government customers.

3+ years of management experience or the ability to demonstrate management capabilities through equivalent leadership experiences.

Company Overview Since 2004, Vadum has built a brand known for practical innovation that delivers solutions to customers in the competitive field of national defense research and development.

Vadum's expertise is bringing concepts to life in the form of products or prototypes to address challenging national defense problems.

The Vadum team has a wide range of deep operational and technical expertise to develop concepts that work in conjunction with legacy capabilities or create new capabilities.

Vadum offers a comprehensive benefit program, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401k (k) with up to 4% company match
Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation)
13 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefit Offerings (STD, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan)
Work/life balance
Vadum Inc.

is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, genetic trait, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Vadum Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department at ext: 180.