Head of Programme Management

Program Manager
CAE USA at Schriever SFB, CO is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Manager to lead and manage a leading-edge prototyping effort, with an engineering design, and development team. CAE USA is a leader in advanced simulation and training technology development and training systems support for domestic and international military training.
The Program Manager will lead the High-End Advanced Training, Tactics, and Testing (HEAT3) operations team to oversee operations, manage resource planning/forecasting, and contribute to the development of organizational strategies across various project/task orders, both internal and external. Will manage CAE Engineering Leads and subcontractors during the HEAT3 prototyping effort at Schriever SFB, as well as various deployed sites, in support of the US Space Force.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This advanced-level program management position is responsible for managing highly complex and strategically essential proposals and programs
Develops contracts' overarching vision and strategies to meet customers' needs and address issues within the bounds of the contract
Promotes vision and implements strategies via mentorship, guidance, and direction to the contractor force and coordination with the customer
Will serve as the CAE operations Site Lead for all USSF programs and pursuits based out of Colorado Springs, CO.
Performs financial analysis, including integration of financial planning and program/budget execution.
Develops planning, programming, and budgeting documentation, including revised plans necessitated by development requirements or adverse budgetary decisions.
Completes miscellaneous company program management requests for monthly, quarterly, and annual overhead budget forecasts and reports.
Responsible for managing assigned programs. Monitor and manage day-to-day progress of programs assigned
Coordinate and develop program plans, including operational and financial
Manage the program's actual performance against planned performance
Lead the production of cost proposals in response to customer demands
May be responsible for marketing new technology or follow-on business acquisition Oversee program budgets and schedules to include subcontractors
Maintain communications and contacts to collect and analyze technical, financial, schedule, and sales information for current and future programs
Develop and maintain a prioritized list of customer and market requirements for support services
Review weekly labor actuals to verify labor charging accuracy for both CAE and subcontractors
Review and approve BOEs and ROMs for estimates on new projects with USSF
Take ownership of resource forecasting in all internal headcount and material forecasting
Author operations status charts and coordinate contractor management weekly team sync meetings
Meets with both the customer and key contractor team members (CAE and subcontractor) weekly to discuss project status and issues, manning, and funding requirements
Manage and track new and future work to identify staffing assignments and needs
Evaluates and suggests alternative or corrective actions on the project/task order under consideration, and on the overall utilization of resources.
Participates in monthly Independent Project Reviews (IPR), providing leadership with program status and schedule/budget updates
Bachelor's degree in a technical field with demonstrated management experience
Experience working with military customers and products
Experience with Agile Project Management and running programs with Agile life cycles
Minimum of four years' experience in program/project management within the software or hardware development environment.
Expert knowledge of program budget and schedule development and management
Experience managing the development of successful, highly complex proposals
Able to communicate both verbally and in writing, with good interpersonal skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or Board of Directors.
Possess complex financial managerial skills including budgetary and proposal activities. Possess complex financial managerial skills, including budgetary and proposal activities.
Must display tact and self-discipline necessary to interface effectively with customers, vendors, and all levels of management, employees, and the general public.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
PMP preferred
Preferred that the candidate possess at least a Master's in Business Administration, Science, or Computer Engineering.
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
Able to sit/stand in front of a computer for extended periods of time
CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.
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