Program Manager (Finance)

About Fairbanks Morse Defense

Fairbanks Morse Defense is a premier supplier of Hull Mechanical and Electrical equipment for the maritime defense market. Our technology division is a dynamic and innovative segment is actively developing and commercializing new cutting-edge products utilizing existing and emerging technologies for products currently installed in multiple critical applications within US defense and commercial markets. We are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions and technologies that enable and enhance our customers missions. As we continue to expand our offerings and capabilities, we are seeking a motivated and results-driven program manager to lead our efforts in managing, developing, and deploying new technology products, solutions and R&D projects.

Learn more about FMD by visiting https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/home

Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring achievement of all project objectives both internal and contractual. The Program Manager focuses on technical and administrative control of the project and acts as the primary point of contact from contract kickoff through project completion or product commercialization, for internal business or segment leadership and, if applicable, any consortium or channel partners. The Program Manager is responsible for leading the integrated project team and ensuring the project technical and business objectives are achieved. Success is measured in terms of meeting or exceeding project financial performance (revenue, cost, and profit margin), customer satisfaction metrics, and contract deliverables.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing defined projects, ensuring they meet schedule, specification, cost, and business case requirements expressed as objectives agreed with the Customer, Segment Director and supporting Functions. This includes the application of key program management techniques including integrated planning, the management of customer/contract scope, quality, requirements and deliverables, risk management and financial and schedule management and reporting.
• Coordinates with the Sales & Proposal groups to understand and implement proposal plans/contract budgets, deliverables, schedules to establish accurate scope of contract work to meet contractual requirements. Manages the transition from the proposal phase to the contract phase, effectively communicating the requirements and objectives to all organizational disciplines.
• Proactively monitors risks, opportunities, and project performance to ensure project is achieving all business objectives and coordinates development of recovery plans in areas of deficient performance.
• Serves as a leader within the Fairbanks Morse Technology team.
• Serves as the principal point of contact with the customer. Serves as the customer advocate for all matters pertaining to the assigned projects. As the customer advocate, participates in all areas requiring resolution, whether with other departments/functions, organizations, or suppliers.
• Assures adequate cost collection occurs to verify budget accuracy.
• Evaluates all phases of the assigned projects including budget, schedule, technical performance, and manufacturing performance, actuals and variances. Provides periodic reports to management to reflect the status of the assigned projects.
• May be required to occasionally travel to customer or supplier locations.
• Support pipeline development and execution with Segment Directors, Sales Managers, Service Centers, Project Leads and Customer Service.
• Shared responsibility for FMT Segment Revenue, Order Intake, and GM%
• Provide support to Segment Directors and Aftermarket Commercial Manager in pursuit of new projects, customer-initiated product upgrades and equipment investigations, aftermarket parts sales and product user groups.

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Business Management or other related fields.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated, successful project execution experience in a technical field; marine and/or digital product development experience is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead an indirect team of 5-10 individuals, including the ability to appropriately balance team and individual workloads and provide feedback to direct managers for performance coaching
• Strong English language communications skills (verbal, written and presentation); ability to clearly and concisely express and present information (or data) to non-technical associates, peers, and management
• Strong financial acumen related to reporting and decision making (Excel, Oracle, Sales Force)
• Highly motivated and self-determined
• Ability to develop creative, sound solutions to commercial problems that balance customer expectations and business objectives.
• Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities for multiple projects or assignments
• Willingness and flexibility to travel up to 20%
• Excellent business power user IT skills (MS Office & Office 365, MS Project)
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Desired Characteristics

• Proficient knowledge of the DOD technology industry and emerging trends.
• Results-oriented, Self-directed, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills to enable clear delivery of information.
• Experience defining and implementing technical solutions.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and flexible
• Ability to influence and gain commitment at all levels and cross functionally.
• Business case driven and fact-based.
• Leads change and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and partners.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.