Sr. Program Manager-Hybrid

Location: East Lansing, MI Tojoinourteamasa Sr. Program Manager. Directsallphasesofclientprograms, frominceptionthroughcompletion. Responsibleforthecost, implementationandperformanceofcompanyprogramsorsubsystemsofmajorprograms. Participatesinthenegotiationofcontractandcontractchanges. Coordinatesthepreparationofbusinessplans, workstatementsandspecifications, operatingbudgetsandfinancialterms/conditionsofcontract. Ensuresthedevelopmentprocessiscongruentwithcurrentmarkettrends, programgoals, andclientneeds. Actsastheprimarycustomercontactforprogramactivities, leadingprogramreviewsessionswithcustomertodiscusscost, schedule, andperformance. Developsnewbusinessorexpandstheproductlinewiththeclient. Analyzesproblem/opportunityareasofassignedprogramsandevaluatesoptions. Evaluatesperformanceandmakesrecommendationsonmarketingactions. Establishesmilestonesandmonitorsadherencetoprogramplansandschedules, identifiesprogramproblemsandobtainssolutions, suchasallocationofresourcesorchangingcontractualspecifications. Determinestheprofitabilityandviabilityofnewproductsorprogramenhancements. Developsstrategiesandtacticstoensureeffectiveprogramperformancerelativetomarketopportunity, workingcloselywithcompanyfunctionalgroupsovertheentirelifecycle. Directstheworkofemployeesassignedtotheprogramfromtechnical, marketing, operations, analytics, andadministrativeareas. Youwillfitrightinwithourenergeticteamifyouareresourceful, resilient, andkind. Forthisopportunity, you’reagreatfitifyoucan… Manageonelargeprogram(typically$5-10mannualrevenuewithoutincentives)oralargeportfolioofsmallerclientcontracts Contributestoorleadscontractcreationandexecutescontractsforcomplianceandclientsatisfaction Directandcoordinatemulti-functionteamstypicallyconsistingof10-30people Directpeoplemanagement, includingotherprogrammanagers, withspanofcontrolfor2-5people, pluscontractors(ACWs) Programsareoftenstrategicand/orhavehighcomplexityandrisk(eithernewprograms, newclientsorcomplexclientrelationships) Leadsprocess&toolimprovement Maycreatetechnicalcontent&intellectualproperty Inthisexcitingcareeropportunity, youwillhave… Relevantworkexperienceplus8+yearsprojectmanagement 5+yearspeoplemanagement Bachelor’s degree, MS or MBA preferred