The Sr. Manager, Program Management leads teams that manage cross-functional projects from design to release, overseeing scheduling, pricing, and technical performance. This role involves developing project plans, coordinating resources, interfacing with clients, and ensuring programs are delivered on time and on budget. The manager also supports proposal development, contract negotiation, and strategic policy implementation, while supervising program management staff.

Responsibilities

Develops, defines and executes project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables
Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles
Monitors the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with external customers or field-based employees on technical matters, as needed
Assigns and monitors work of project/program management staff, providing technical support and direction
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications
Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts; Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates
Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand
Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff
Develop and implement strategic policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work
Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers
Exercises supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 12+ years of relevant related experience
At least 4 years' experience in a people leadership role
Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, while maintaining productive business partnerships
Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Nice to have

Advanced degree in relevant discipline is preferred
Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect
Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships

Benefits

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.