Senior Program Manager – Ports & Borders

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

📋 Description

• Supervise the coordination, management, and execution of all program activities throughout the lifecycle of the program or project.

• Oversee Civil Works scoping, execution, product/service delivery, customer performance demonstrations, as well as quality, scope, cost, schedule, resources, risk, revenue, and profit management.

• Direct the deliverables associated with contract requirements, including design, testing, installation, and training.

• Collaborate with key government representatives regarding program compliance, funding requests, billing, contract modifications, and white papers.

• Formulate and manage project management plans, including scope, cost and risk plans, procurement, manufacturing, quality control, testing, delivery schedules, and final payments.

• Establish and oversee processes for issue identification and resolution.

• Escalate unresolved issues and risks in accordance with the Smiths governance model.

• Evaluate risks based on their impact and probability, and implement appropriate mitigation actions.

• Monitor program readiness and adjust activities to ensure that deliverables are compliant, timely, and within budget.

• Create and maintain documentation on lessons learned.

• Support Business Development, Sales, and Product Development through feasibility analyses.

• Analyze and respond to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.

• Identify opportunities for business development and value-added sales related to programs.

• Assist in product/service lifecycle management and customer negotiations.

• Report program status to stakeholders and prepare/present periodic reports as well as monthly Program Management Reviews.

• Benchmark program management practices and promote best practices among Smiths colleagues.

• Develop technical proposals, business briefings, and presentations.

• Train and mentor direct reports and other Smiths colleagues when appropriate.

• Adhere to legal requirements and Smiths policies, including business ethics, data protection, and health and safety.

⛳️ Requirements

• PMP accreditation is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology or business management field.

• A minimum of 10 years of program management experience.

• Experience managing a cross-functional team indirectly.

• Background in manufacturing or engineering environments.

• Knowledge of global business and U.S.-specific government business practices.

• Ability to implement, lead, and direct program teams utilizing company or industry program-management standards and processes.

• Experience in obtaining permits, licenses, and certifications for contract requirements.

• Familiarity with working in a highly matrixed organization.

• Previous experience with hardware programs, including material ordering and equipment delivery.

• Preferred experience in Civil Works program management.

• Experience working on U.S. government contracts and/or with Customs and Border Protection is preferred.

• Proficient understanding of ROI, earned value management, and net present value concepts.

• Competence in developing PM plans, defining scope, planning, and managing cost and risk plans, procurement, manufacturing, quality control, testing, delivery, and final payments.

• Ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment and influence individuals outside of direct reporting relationships.

• Proficient in MS Office suite and MS Project.

• Willingness to travel 50% of the time.

• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, green card holder, or other permanent resident).

• Must be able to pass government background checks and/or security clearances.

• Must comply with U.S. export control and security regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Business Profit Plan.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Paid time off.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for training and career growth both locally and globally.

• Inclusive workplace environment.

• Leadership commitment to safety and wellbeing.

• Flexible benefits that cater to health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.