Manager of Program Business Management

Job DescriptionJob Description

Category: Program Business Management

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: Secret

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching

Summary:

Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 40-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40+ year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Scaled Composites is seeking a manager for the program business management department to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage Scaled’s Program Business Management team to ensure projects are resourced appropriately, requirements are met, and customers are happy
  1. Study each contract to understand the SOW, develop a plan to support the project, assign appropriate resources, and check in regularly
• Engage in resource planning, hiring, coaching, performance feedback and support employee growth
• Support PBM’s at program inception to layout project specific processes in all areas applicable to the program: scheduling, earned value, risk management, scope management, budget management, resource management, etc.
  1. Understand Scaled’s Operating Principles and ensure program execution aligns with standard practices that support these principles while meeting the contract requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers as needed to assist PBM’s with unique or challenging programmatic circumstances
• Consult with Bids and Proposals as needed to provide accurate basis-of-estimates’, confirm resource requirements are captured and communicated appropriately, and schedules are achievable
• Support the Contracts’ department with negotiations as needed to ensure Scaled can successfully perform to agreed upon requirements
• Represent the PBM group as a liaison with other functional departments to ensure efficient communication and support enable program success
• Maintain visibility of all program’s performance and support program meetings, audits, technical reviews, etc. as needed
• Maintain visibility of all programs funding status and deliver monthly spend plans for all programs
• Maintain visibility of all programs resource requirements and deliver monthly staffing plans for all programs
• Provide other programmatic deliverables as required, including but not limited to: advisory board slides, program performance, forecasts, staffing scenarios, program closeout, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work well within a team, concisely and effectively brief management, respectfully engage and manage customer expectations, and mentor other employees
• Exceptional understanding of Scope Management with demonstrated experience executing challenging programs successfully
• Exceptional understanding and experience with earned value management, schedule management, and resource management
• Exceptional ability to develop and analyze data, present findings, and make recommendations
• Exceptional analytical & problem solving skills with proven track-record of good judgement
  1. The ability to gather data, analyze information, and formulate plans
  2. The ability to make sound decisions based on the available information.
  3. The ability to recognize the need to escalate to appropriate subject matter expert or authority
• Exceptional math skills and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project
• Strong background in budget management for various contract types
• Advanced experience with developing proposals and contract negotiation
• Knowledge of accounting principles and ability to accurately represent internal procedures to customers or auditors
• Minimum 5 years’ related experience in business or program management
• DoD Secret Clearance

Qualifications:

• 3 years’ experience in a leadership or management role
• BS in Business Administration / Business Management or related major
• DoD Top Secret Clearance

Essential Job Functions:

• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to write for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily basis
• Must be able to read and understand SDS