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Description

Advanced Laser Systems Technology (ALST) has an immediate opening for a Program Manager. ALST is located in Orlando, Florida and is part of Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) which is headquartered in Londonderry, NH. ALST is an established leader in Electro-Optical laser systems for military defense applications domestically and internationally. As a trailblazer in designing and developing highly engineered, innovative solutions, ALST is world renowned for its expertise in the areas of laser range finders and laser designators and our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. We offer an alternative work schedule and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Requirements

 Job Summary

Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Drives program execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs. 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, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for assigned programs. Leads program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. 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 allocating resources or changing contractual specifications. Guides the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Effectively communicate project expectations to project team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. 
• Facilitate the definition of project goals, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas; develop methods to monitor project progress; and provide supervision if necessary. 
• Facilitate the definition of service levels and customer requirements.
• Interact regularly with existing or potential clients to determine their needs and to develop plans for delivery. Advocate on behalf of clients and represent clients' needs as appropriate to senior management. 
• Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes. 
• Follow a defined, agreed upon project management processes. 
• Present oral and written reports defining plans, problems, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management.
• Ensures assigned projects are delivered within scope, schedule, budget and quality levels consistent with partner/customer expectations. 
• Understand relationship between project and Company strategic objectives and maximize leveraging activities.
• Define and document project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. 
• Set and continually manage project expectations with customers, team members and other stakeholders. 
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools 
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations 
• Perform Risk Management and Mitigation in a pro-active fashion.
• Accountable for maintaining the target Gross Margin
• Accountable for project scope and schedule
• Provide mentoring, coaching and direction setting to team members and junior project managers. 
• 25% travel, domestic and / or international, may be required to support proposal activity and project execution.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong project management skills including earned value management
• Solid understanding of electromechanical systems, optics, aerospace products or similar technologies
• Ability to coordinate activities inter-company and with multiple departments such as Engineering, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, etc.
• Knowledge of contract terms and conditions and subcontract management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Action and result oriented.
• Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to take on project ownership and accountability. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or advanced degree.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including experience successfully managing various projects. 
• Outstanding grasp of program management concepts and processes. 
• PMP certification desired

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.