Senior Program Manager - Andover, United States - Rapiscan Systems, Inc

Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Serve as main point of contact for customers regarding contracts and projects, acting as the direct link between customers and project execution.
• Lead team activities to meet program milestones and track progress on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with contract requirements and regulations, including regular status reports.
• Execute programs in line with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Manage program development from start to finish, ensuring quality control throughout.
• Estimate resources needed for project goals and negotiate with department managers when necessary.
• Develop project structures, team setups, plans, schedules, and cost structures with clear goals and key success factors.
• Create and maintain project files to record key information and events.
• Lead a dispersed program support team to review contract requirements, ensure compliance, and define solutions.
• Monitor project progress from sales to installation, managing work packages effectively.
• Manage changes in program scope, identify crises, and create contingency plans.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Implement Project Management, Risk & Opportunity, and Earned Value Management System processes.
• Make decisions and lead complex projects effectively.
• Track and report project performance milestones and budgets.
• Provide internal business performance tracking and reporting for each program.
• Communicate effectively with program stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sales and proposal teams to identify new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain business relationships critical to program success.
• Conduct program evaluations and suggest improvements.
• Uphold company values and Code of Ethics.
• Report quality issues to management for corrective action.
• Roles and responsibilities may change to meet business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business Administration or a technical field.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.
• Minimum of ten years of government program management experience.
• TSA security clearance capability required.
• Experience with DHS TSA and aviation programs preferred.
• Knowledge of TSA Transport Security Equipment Qualification Process.
• Experience with Non-TSA DHS or DOD programs a plus.
• Experience in airport security and baggage handling systems preferred.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong prioritization, customer relationship, and acquisition skills required.
• Effective communication, leadership, problem-solving skills needed.
• Proficiency in various software applications.
• Experience in R&D or Product Manufacturing beneficial.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

NOTE: Education verification included in background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veterans.

EEO is the Law.