Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cimarron is seeking a senior-level Program Manager to support multiple customers within our Defense and National Security division in Houston, TX. The role involves planning and directing program activities, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and direct the execution of program activities across all related projects to achieve strategic objectives on time and within budget, including the integration and management of ten full-time team members
- Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the customer, senior leadership, and program teams, managing stakeholder relationships and communications at the executive level
- Develop and manage program budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts; monitor expenditures and implement corrective actions to control costs and achieve profit objectives
- Create and maintain program schedules, milestones, and integrated management plans; track progress against baseline and communicate status to stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional project teams and functional managers; recruit, interview, and onboard direct reports; assign responsibilities, allocate resources, and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and regulatory requirements throughout the program lifecycle
Skills
- Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time
- Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use
- 20 or more years of professional work experience
- 5 or more years of experience in program management or project management on federal contracts or government programs
- Proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams of eight or more personnel
- Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities, make sound decisions under pressure, and deliver results on time and within budget
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to executive audiences and customers
- Strong analytical and financial acumen, including proficiency with cost, schedule, and performance management
- Proficiency with project management tools and business systems
- Ability to establish and maintain positive customer and stakeholder relationships
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline
- Program Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience supporting space launch or propulsion programs
- Background in aerospace or defense program management
- Familiarity with government property management and accounting systems
- Experience with federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS)
- Track record of successful program execution, on-time delivery, and cost control
- Knowledge of quality management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 27001, AS9100D, or CMMC
Benefits
- Remote work opportunity
- Occasional visits to customer facilities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) contributions
- Educational reimbursement
- Awards program designed to recognize employees and their accomplishments
- Company-wide information meetings led by the President and CEO
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