Program Management Jobs in Madison, CT (NOW HIRING)

Standard Job Description
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
WHO WE ARE
At Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) we're on a mission to make a difference in the world with our aerospace products. Every single day we use our outstanding collective skills and experiences to craft, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems.The Black Hawk is designed to ensure reliability, low maintenance, high availability and enhanced survivability in the most austere and remote forward operating bases supporting our Army and International Foreign Military Operators(FMS)
THE WORK
Seeking an experienced professional to provide program management capture, planning and execution leadership as the Black Hawk Multiyear XI (MYXI) Program Manager. The Black Hawk MYXI PM will be responsible for the establishment of the overall MYXI program, contract and organizational structure ensuring that the future program is executable including early program start up activities. This program manager requires executive presence, strong communication skills, and the ability to build teams. The candidate must be able to excel in dynamic work environment and be able to contribute in many different aspects of the program.As a Program Manager, you will:
Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams committed to achieving program objectives and delivering results.
Participate in the negotiations with the Army customer to structure and ultimately award the next Black Hawk Future Production Contract MYXI.
Own the planning, baseline, direction, and monitoring of program activities, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality targets are met across the design, development, and integration phases.
Provide program management leadership for all contract start up activities to enable program "Start Green, Stay Green" including oversight and risk management for major supplier transitions from the prior contract.
Establish performance standards and track progress toward key milestones and deliverables.
Conduct timely and accurate milestone reviews and generate routine reports to identify risks, issues, and opportunities-developing and executing action plans as needed.
Oversee functional team execution for production to ensure alignment with program goals.
Proactively resolve problem areas by driving accountability and closing action items with detailed mitigation plans.
Lead or support escalations, providing clear communication of status and issues across technical, non-technical, and executive audiences.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant experience
8 years or more of experience in program management, finance, supply chain or equivalent
Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex program requirements
Desired Skills
Experience with time sensitive, high pressure work environments
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Production Program Experience
Program Baselining and Risk/opportunity management experience
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) knowledge and experience
Program planning knowledge and experience
Strategic and tactical thinking
Strong Leadership and Communication Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.