Program Manager
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job ResponsibilitiesTrace Systems is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support our on-site team based in Colorado Springs, CO. The Program Manager will effectively and efficiently manage the workforce and provide a single interface point for reporting directly to the Government representatives and executing contract requirements under the guidance of the Government contract officer. The ideal candidate shall provide project management, administration, quality control, and leadership of the execution.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage project schedules and coordinate contractor activities in accordance with the contract.
- Provide project updates to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
- Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.
- Monitor progress and adjust as needed.
- Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop rough order of magnitude estimates for contract modifications.
- Develop transition and migration plans.
- Review and create documentation and provide edits for approval.
- Gather stakeholder requirements.
- Identify and communicate issues and risks to the Government and offer recommendations on how issues and risks should be mitigated to successfully satisfy requirements.
- An Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
- Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Minimum 10 years experience with deployable communications technologies including small form factor military grade satellite terminals, IP-baseband suites, tactical radios, and cellular devices.
- Minimum 5 years experience managing teams of a minimum of 10 personnel in a US military IT/communications environment, either as a contractor or prior US military (O-5, E-7, CW3, or above).
- Minimum 3 years experience managing cost, schedule, and performance requirements for a US government contract or US military communications program.
- Bachelor’s degree is required. Preferred in relevant technical discipline, business, or accounting/finance.
- Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals and groups.
- Strong negotiation, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
- Aptitude to thrive in a team atmosphere, while defining issues/hypotheses, performing complex analysis, and assisting with preparation and recommendations of solution alternatives.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, meet deadlines and focus despite conflicting demands with minimal supervision.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field.