Principal Program Manager

Principal, Program Management (EVMS Expert)The Program Management Excellence (PMX) organization within the ISR Sector is seeking an experienced PMX lead to drive segment program EVM execution and compliance excellence. This position is the strategic leader for development of EVM policy, EVM tool development and implementation, understanding EVM compliance and training, and managing relationships with the program teams and Defense Contractor Management Agency (DCMA).The successful candidate will possess DoD Earned Value Management System Interpretation Guidelines (EVMSIG) knowledge to provide guidance on compliant EVM processes, tools, best practices, and EVM analysis and compliance. This candidate will serve as the EVM expert responsible for developing EVM training, processes, procedures and tools. They will also be responsible for training development and deployment, and providing program guidance. It requires the ability to drive/direct a program team toward compliant EVM business practices utilizing standard processes in alignment with government EVM requirements (EVMSIG) and L3Harris EVM policies/procedures. Responsible to assess, analyze, and interpret DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics (DECM). This position requires tactical and strategic vision and to ensure the overall EVM health and compliance of the IMS segment. The candidate must be an analytical and self-directed thinker with the capability to provide solutions to complex EVM process and compliance challenges. Must have the ability to work independently and objectively to assess EVM performance data for a diverse variety of program types to establish and implement EVM best practices, tools, and training plans that will ensure long-term EVM compliance success.Essential Functions:Must be extremely analytical and able to assess and interpret large amount of EVM data, metrics, and trendsEVM training material development and deploymentContinuous development and improvement of overall EVM processesFamiliar with latest versions of the DoD EVMSIG and NDIA EIA-748Must have excellent oral and written communication skillsStreamlining procedures and tools to drive efficient EVM application across contractual DFARs programs to maintain complianceStreamlining procedures and tools to drive efficient EVM application across non-contractual EVM programsApply experience and expertise to help IMS deploy EVM across a wide range of program types and toolsDevelop and deploy enhanced tool sets to improve efficiency of EVM execution and data qualityTravel may be required on as needed basisQualifications:A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, program management, or other related fields with at least 15 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in noted fields with a minimum of 10 years of experience.10+ years' experience working with large multi-site functional teams and managing complex projects5+ years of EVM team leadership experience utilizing project planning tools, methodologies, and best practicesPossesses the ability to architect and manage the development and implementation of EVM tools to create efficiency for business processes and personnel from primary and secondary data sources10+ years' experience with EVM tools (i.e., SAP, Cobra, MS Project)Knowledge and practical application of Earned Value Management (EVM) requirementsExperience deploying EVM on a wide range of program typesExpertise with Microsoft Excel with the ability to articulate requirements in a way that performing team members can co-implement solutionsRequires US citizenshipPreferred Additional Skills:Analytical synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.Experience partnering with the Defense Contract Management AgencyExperience and understanding of the DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics (DECM)Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, across geographically disbursed teamsKnowledge of DoD Earned Value Management System Interpretation Guidelines (EVMSIG)Self-motivated with strong ability to prioritize workload and drive personal and team task completionStrong communication skills and a proactive, action-oriented approach to managing projectsStrategic mindset, strong project planning skills, financial acumen, and the ability to develop solutions for challenges.Aerospace and Defense experienceDisplaying creativity, develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas in a compelling way for change.