Job Description

Location: Dickson,Tennessee,United States

Senior Program Manager
Location: near Dickson, TN (an hour west of Nashville)
Salary: $120,000-$130,000+ (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, 401k, PTO, Holidays
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical hours: M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: <10%; domestic
Relocation assistance is available

Senior Program Manager (program management exp. req.) Description

Our client in manufacturing is looking to expand their program management department (5 team members; 120 company-wide) as they continue to grow across both commercial and defense markets. To support upcoming contracts, they're hiring a Senior Program Manager to lead 2–8 programs at a time, with contracts ranging from $5K to several million dollars. To be considered, you’ll need proven experience overseeing programs, writing proposals, and supporting contract negotiations. For those who enjoy more diversity and complexity in their day, this could be an exciting environment given the nicheness of their products. With clients across several industries and a product portfolio that makes them standout in the market, you can feel secure about making this transition given their loyal and diverse clientele.

Senior Program Manager (program management exp. req.) Responsibilities

• Manage multiple customer programs and internal projects simultaneously
• Provide mentorship to program management team and support ongoing training
• Interpret blueprints and understand contract requirements
• Participate in the quoting process and assist in a bid/no-bid decision
• Develop specifications for the project's needed equipment
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams during project implementation
• Plan project scope, assign responsibilities, and monitor milestones
• Maintain project budgets and track completion of key project deliverables
• Strategize more efficient project methods and maintain the project's profitability
• Create frameworks to measure the project's metrics and data collection
• Develop contractual quality requirements and assist during project implementation
• Ensure compliance with the applicable regulations, practices, and specifications

Senior Program Manager (program management exp. req.) Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management experience required
• Background supporting multiple projects simultaneously required
• Contract negotiations experience required
• Able and willing to work onsite daily required

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