Data Annotation Program Manager Jobs in Tampa, FL

Our Naval Electronics group is looking for a Program Manager to join our Mission Systems Line of Business (LOB).

This opportunity can be based out of one of the following locations (hybrid schedule eligible / routine onsite requirements apply):

• Networking and Computing Center of Excellance - Johnstown, PA
• Sensors Center of Excellance - Largo, FL

In this position you will manage and ensure the timely completion of contract requirements for production programs from start to completion to ensure that costs, schedule, lead times, capacity and goals are met, and work closely with Operations and Supply Chain. You will assist in providing contractual interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customer on matters pertaining to existing production operations contracts. You will use specific knowledge in production operations and planning to research, plan, communicate and achieve objectives through program/project team, facilitate the input from Operations to assure production readiness for new programs and awards, and engage in production engineering decisions during new product integration.

• Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
• May lead or support all meetings and the integrated product and/or project team from kick-off through project close
• Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts
• Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities.
  • Ensure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals for existing customers
• May actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development
• May represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations.
  • While representing Company's interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts.
  • Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services.
  • Regularly report program status to senior management 
• Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle.
  • Obtains management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost and schedule objectives.
• May be required to collaborate on various tasks with various project teams
• Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise.
  • Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system)

• May serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution.
  • Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer
  • Coordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations
  • Assure the contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations)
• May provide leadership to program or project team.
  • Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict 
• Ensure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded
• Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators
• Develop and understand principles of program planning.
  • Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields
• Develop and understand cash flow management principles 
• Develop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
  • Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)
• Solid customer interface, leadership, and management skills 
• Exposure to the program lifecycle or components of development through sustainment to include: proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
• Exposure to the earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
• Exposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
• Solid problem solving skills
• Exposure to managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentation)