USMC Production Program Manager
$107,500–$204,500 year
On-siteMcKinney, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily program execution cadence for USMC production programs, including CORE meetings, risk reviews, and estimate at complete reviews. Lead weekly customer meetings to align on deliverables and prioritize tasks, while managing overall proposal efforts and establishing Basis of Estimates. Collaborate with program team leads to fulfill contractual requirements, track project progress, and implement corrective actions to maintain on-budget integration. Develop and manage Program Management Plans, monitor key metrics, and support customer program management reviews. Manage domestic travel requirements approximately 10% of the time. This role sits within the Navy EO/IR Product Area at RTX, supporting the United States Marine Corps through the Advanced Products & Solutions Strategic Business Unit.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizen
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
- Active and existing security clearance
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience
- Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
- Background in program management, project management, or related areas
- Leadership experience (e.g., IPTL) on production programs particularly with factory personnel and/or external material suppliers
- Experience with program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), or similar business processes
- Experience in Risk and Opportunity management
- Experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule constraints
- Experience supporting Proposal Development, including tasks such as Proposal Generation, Cost Estimating, or BOE creation
- Support domestic travel requirements, approximately 10% of the time
- Onsite location in McKinney, TX
Desired Qualifications
- Program Management Level 5 Certification or ability to obtain within one year
- Strong communication skills, with experience presenting to customers and senior leadership
- Demonstrated understanding of EO/IR technology and the associated customer base and market landscape
- Department of Defense industry experience or other relevant work experience
- Experience successfully managing start-up activities, including planning, resource allocation, and execution
- Experience in utilizing program performance monitoring to identify and implement effective preventive and corrective actions across all aspects of the program
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