Air Force Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Define, initiate, and drive essential strategic and operational initiatives within Air Force/Space Force programs.

• Work in collaboration with stakeholders to establish program timelines, formulate work plans, assign roles, and deliver regular updates on progress.

• Spearhead the development and prioritization of business requirements.

• Address a variety of challenges in innovative and practical manners.

• Establish a change management methodology, which includes maintaining a documentation library, communication strategies, and training on processes.

• Oversee complex program management activities.

• Create standards and procedures for scheduling, administration, and accounting functions.

• Identify, secure, and allocate budgets and resources essential for achieving program objectives.

• Plan, direct, coordinate, manage, and execute both routine and complex projects and programs.

• Generate technical and management reports with input from various departments and present them to clients.

• Lead cross-functional teams working on contracts to ensure outputs are timely, complete, and in compliance with contractual obligations.

• Collaborate closely with all departments to meet company goals through teamwork and a focus on continuous improvement.

• Travel occasionally to customer and supplier locations to support project execution and business development efforts.

• Secure follow-on business related to assigned programs and assist in new business development by leading proposal initiatives.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management or related program roles.

• PMP certification is preferred.

• Previous engineering or operations experience, with current involvement in project or program management.

• Strong comprehension of and hands-on experience with project and change management principles.

• Demonstrated management and leadership capabilities.

• Exceptional ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively.

• Proficient in translating business requirements into technical solutions.

• Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal), and presentation skills.

• Capability to distill complex inputs from senior leaders and experts into actionable plans and strategies.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead team members across diverse disciplines.

• Superior negotiation skills.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in identifying and managing program risks and opportunities and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Strong knowledge of program management best practices, risk management, contract management, financial aspects, and ITAR regulations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Project.

• Experience with Smart Sheets, SAP, Agile PLM, Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred.

• Must be a US citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing

• Health and Wellness Benefits

• Learning and Development Opportunities

• Referral Program

• Competitive Pay

• Recognition

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

• Bonus