Program Manager, Principal

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WR Systems

Program Manager, Principal

Norfolk, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Security Clearance; TS and SCI eligible.

    Travel Requirements : Up to 25%

    Location: Norfolk, VA

    SUMMARY : WR has a potential opportunity for a Program Manager, Principal to be responsible for the coordinated management of interdependent and related projects, and for supporting ongoing operations directed towards a common objective including the achievement of a set of business-related goals.

    ****Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Manage and provide programmatic oversight over complex, risky, strategic, and demanding programs.
    • Collaborate with Project Managers to monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance of component projects and operations, while working to ensure the ultimate success of the program.
    • Manage and balance customer expectations with internal business goals and participates in business planning efforts and alignment of target goals.
    • Establish direction for functional team and direct reports.
    • Maintain responsibility for all technical and managerial aspects of contract performance, including implementation, technical assistance and program life-cycle support.

    Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

    • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Math, Management Information Systems (MIS) or Business.
    • Fifteen (15)+ years of experience in support of Navy Electronics Systems including:
      • Eight (8) years of program management experience to include: Technology Assessments, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Programmatic Support, Acquisition Planning, and Budget Planning.
      • Five (5) years as an In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) for Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT).
    • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense (DoD) procurement policies.
    • Demonstrated success in managing a contract portfolio in excess of $100M.
    • Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Skype.
    • Preferred:
      • PMP certification.

    This position is contingent upon funding

    The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

    Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

    WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.

    Required Skills

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required.

    Technical Skills

    Good communication skills; knowledge of equipment operation; product knowledge; basic computer knowledge; knowledge of battery handling equipment; good at multi tasking.

    Core Competencies

    • Job Knowledge
    • Work Quality / Work Quantity
    • Customer Focus
    • Initiative / Decision Making / Judgement
    • Communication / Active Listening
    • Accountability / Integrity
    • Interpersonal Skills / Team Oriented / Collaboration
    • Emotional Stability / Adaptability
    • Emotional Intelligence

    WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Work performed in showroom, back room and outside environment. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Exposure to high temperatures during summer months and low temperatures during winter months while performing daily responsibilities. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones, and standard warehouse equipment/machinery such as hand trucks, box cutters, and inventory scanners.

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to continuously walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, climb push/pull, grip and reach above shoulder level. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds unassisted, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 150 pounds with assistance. Must be able to go up on ladders to access heights up to 15 feet.