Program Manager II (WF#11717)

Camden, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Company:

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation serving as a trusted partner to NASA the U.S. Department of Defense government agencies and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS) to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles we are the pioneering partner for highly custom end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies subject matter expertise and service to critical missions Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

What We Offer:

Growth & Development:

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
A collaborative and innovative work environment.
The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.

Benefits:
Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability including the following:

Medical Dental Vision Short- and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts
Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays depending on your hire date
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued biweekly
401k with employer match
Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

Salary:
At EUSSD compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications role responsibilities market benchmarks and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.

About the Role:

Program Manager II is responsible for managing Project Coordinators and/or Project Managers while managing a book of customer projects. Individual plans executes and closes projects ensuring they finish on time within budget and meet goals by defining scope managing resources leading teams mitigating risks and communicating with stakeholders (clients team leadership) throughout the project lifecycle from initiation to final delivery acting as the central hub for coordination and position is focused on creating positive customer experience throughout the project lifecycle while meeting project deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities:

Program Management:

Provides strategic oversight of multiple concurrent projects and programs ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and customer commitments.
Leads and mentors a team of Project Coordinators and Project Managers fostering professional growth and accountability.
Develops and implements program governance frameworks to optimize resource allocation mitigate risks and leverage economies of scale across projects for maximum operational efficiency.
Establishes and maintains key stakeholder relationships (ex: customer GM etc.) proactively communicating program status risks and opportunities to ensure transparency and alignment.
Balances competing priorities and limited resources across a complex portfolio making data-driven decisions to achieve business outcomes.
Analyzes interdependencies overlaps and potential conflicts among projects implementing strategies to streamline execution and avoid delays.
Identifies and drives cross-project initiatives that deliver incremental value and enhance organizational performance.
Ensures programs deliver intended business benefits by coordinating interrelated projects and aligning them with enterprise goals.

Project Management:

Provides leadership and accountability for the full lifecycle of high-impact projects from initiation through closure ensuring adherence to scope schedule and budget.
Owns a portfolio of projects within the assigned book of business driving delivery excellence and measurable business value for both the organization and customers.
Champions customer-centric project execution ensuring commitments are met and expectations exceeded through proactive engagement and communication.
Holds internal and external stakeholders accountable for deliverables leveraging influence and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and maintain momentum.
Develops contingency plans and implements corrective actions for distressed projects minimizing impact on timelines and costs.
Applies advanced project management methodologies and best practices consistently while identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
Builds collaborative relationships across departments ensuring seamless coordination of workflows and resource utilization.
Serves as a strategic partner to operations aligning project objectives with operational capabilities to drive organizational success.

Minimum Qualifications:

5 years of specific project expertise witha proven track record of managing multiple concurrent projects.
5 years of relevant work experience within an industry or company that is organized or manages within a project-based framework.
This is an on-site role in a lab environment; travel may be required.
Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Business Engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP certification required; PgMP or other advanced program management certifications highly desirable.
Demonstrated personnel management and leadership experience including performance coaching and team development.

Knowledge and Skills:

Expertise in managing large-scale multi-project programs across multiple facilities balancing competing priorities and resources.
Advanced ability to communicate and influence at all organizational levels including executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Strategic mindset with the ability to align program objectives with organizational goals and drive measurable business outcomes.
Skilled in leveraging economies of scale optimizing resource utilization and improving contribution margin (CM%) through process efficiencies.
Proven track record of risk management issue resolution and implementing corrective actions for distressed projects.
Exceptional customer relationship management ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnership development.
Strong organizational analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and complexity.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration across departments and geographies.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality compliance and continuous improvement.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) including data analysis and reporting.
Expertise in project and program management tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet Jira or similar).
Familiarity with ERP systems and workflow management platforms (e.g. SAP InvGate).
Ability to interpret and present complex data for decision-making using Excel or BI tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau).
Comfortable with virtual collaboration platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams SharePoint) and remote team.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Policy Statement:

It is the policy of Element US Space & Defense to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race creed ancestry color sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age national origin physical disabilities pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Required Experience:

Manager

About Company:Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation serving as a trusted partner to NASA the U.S. Department of Defense government agencies and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems our company brings ov...