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DRG Professional Services

Senior Program Manager

DRG Professional Services, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Primary Function:

Serves as the Senior Program Manager and the primary point of contact for all contract matters involving separate Task Orders; responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient execution of the aircraft maintenance, logistics, and engineering support contract. This position is primarily located in Houston, TX and supports additional program sites in other locations.Essential Duties:

The Senior Program Manager has the program management responsibility and works with subordinate managers and PMO staff. The PM manages and serves as the point of contact for all functions of the contract. The PM will be held accountable for the budget, profit and loss of the program across all four sites and be responsible for ensuring the safety, compliance, and effectiveness of all operations.Serves as contractor’s single contract manager and representative authorized to interface with the Government contracting officer (KO), contracting officer’s representative(s) (COR), and customer representatives.Program Manager ensures master program baselines (cost, schedule and performance) are developed and followed, identifying and mitigating program risks, and directing internal and external team members for successful completion of project that meets customer requirements, on time and on budget.Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes.Establishes metrics and monitors progress to assure contract compliance, customer satisfaction, and attainment of company commitments and objectives.Conducts program review meetings, including arranging for facilities and equipment, developing agendas, preparing attendance lists, and publishing meeting results.Reports progress to appropriate levels of management.Provides monthly contract status reports to responsible Government personnel.Actively identifies additional/expanded tasking with existing customers and defines technical requirements for negotiations of changes to contract scope.Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Program Manager has direct reports which include functional managers on-site at the Houston, TX location and direct supervision of the Site Leads at four other locations. Provides guidance and oversight to all employees assigned to the contract, including exempt, CBA, SCA, and part-time employees.Required Qualifications:

Possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalentTen years of experience in a management position in the aviation field.Demonstrated experience with multiple aircrafts at the organizational and intermediate level of maintenance.Experience managing a geographically deployed workforce is required.Demonstrated experience communicating on a regular and routine basis with Government designated representatives as well as company employees to deliver effective required products on time and budget.Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), NASA FAR supplement regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, cost and schedule estimating, systems disciplines, engineering specifications and commercial practices relating to procurement and production.Demonstrated history of success in cost control, budget administration, acquisition and retention, key account development and customer service optimization.Must be a US Citizen.Must have a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS.Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Experience leading a diversified team in an aviation environment with emphasis on aircraft maintenance.Strong interpersonal and team building skills, with a proven ability to attract, hire and motivate a strong management team.Excellent written and verbal communications skills required.Intermediate to Expert computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and consider decision impact across multiple areas.High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently. Ability to multi-task.Demonstrated negotiation skills for interaction with both customers and internal stakeholders.Must be able to interface with the customer, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders such as contracts/subcontracts, finance, purchasing, and human resources.Demonstrated knowledge and application of Risk and Opportunity Management tools and processes.DRG Professional Services is the commercial recruitment division of the Delaware Resource Group - a leading Native American owned defense contractor based in Oklahoma City. This division was formed with the vision of bringing DRG's excellence and experience in workforce solutions to commercial markets globally. Professional Services specializes in Professional Recruitment, Executive Search and customized Workforce Contract/Subcontract solutions; focusing talents and extensive network primarily in the Medical, Financial Services, Information Technology, Aerospace & Defense industries.The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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