What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at TCOM, L.P.?
Direct all phases of TCOM Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) products and/or services programs from inception through completion. Fully responsible for all aspects of program execution and performance to include proposal development, negotiations participation, planning, scheduling, risk management, cost budgeting and monitoring, technical performance, meeting quality and safety standards, delivery of quality products, services and data per the contract, and program close out. Function as the primary customer interface and direct company resources to properly meet all program and contractual requirements. On some Programs the Program Manager may serve in a deputy capacity as directed by TCOM’s Director of Program Management.
Working Procedure:
The Program Manager will assume direct responsibility for individual programs from inception through close out. Tasks to be performed include Program Management of development and delivery of LTA products and services which meet the contract performance requirements, on schedule, and within the costs allocated from the purchase price. The Program Manager will participate in the negotiations of contracts and contract modifications and be responsible for managing the generation and maintenance of all program documents to include program budgets, spend plans, Statement of Work, Technical Specification, Work Breakdown Structure and dictionary, Organizational Breakdown Structures and Schedules. Establish program milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program problems and coordinates the program team in the development of solutions. These tasks will be accomplished by matrix management, where the functional groups at TCOM will be drawn upon for the skills and effort to perform the work.
The Program Manager will function as the primary point of contact and maintain a close relationship with the customers and major vendors, and be responsible for obtaining customer acceptance of deliverable products and services. The candidate will be required to utilize Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to track and manage labor, material, travel and other direct costs. In addition, the Program Manager will be responsible for developing new business or expanding the product line with existing customers and supporting Business Development as required on new program initiatives to include coordination and/or manage the preparation of proposals.
Depending on the Program the Program Manager may be responsible to oversee OCONUS activities that will be performed by TCOM and its partner companies. The Program Manager will be required to maintain regular communications with counterparts that are based OCONUS. In addition, the candidate will be expected to travel OCONUS as required to ensure successful execution of the OCONUS scope of work.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a Technical and/or Business, Contracts or Economics discipline. Advanced Degree and/or PMP certification desired.
Experience Requirement: Greater than ten years’ experience in program management with annual revenue values greater than $25M.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a generous 401(k) retirement plan. We also offer paid maternity/paternity leave, tuition assistance for furthering your education while at TCOM, short-term and long-term disability. In addition to our 11 holidays and generous vacation schedule, the company has an established compressed workweek schedule in which all employees work a 9/80 schedule (80 hours worked in 9 days) which enables the company to close every other Friday. Come join the TCOM family!