Program Risk Manager
Location: Bethesda, MD
Nov 9, 2010
Description:
The Program Risk Manager will be responsible for management and leadership of all fiscal, staffing, and delivery components of assigned contract(s). They will serve as the primary point of contact for the customer and be accountable for resource allocation, quality and timeliness of delivery, cost containment and profitability, customer satisfaction, and overall contract performance.
They will be an experienced leader in Aerospace systems and will collaborate with senior professionals to architect and implement an enterprise risk management program. This position will work directly with the customer to identify issues and successfully implement solutions and will provide overall program management and risk management support. They will also provide technical engineering leadership for assigned projects, which may include data collection, organizational assessments and meeting facilitation. The PM will interface regularly with both internal and external customers at the highest level and be effective in gaining leadership support of both strategic and tactical plans related to program management. Daily activities will require presence on customer site with a concentration on communicating Futron’s ability to provide innovative solutions to customer’s needs.
Requirements:
Minimum of 15 + years in government or commercial satellite system design, development and/or operations required.
Minimum of 10 years experience and in-depth knowledge of satellite systems required
Minimum of 10 years experience in risk management consulting
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences or related field
Experience in architecting an enterprise risk management program
In depth knowledge and understand of risks management of satellite and space systems
Knowledge of systems engineering and integration, ground systems and operations convergence
Excellent customer relations and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to interact with and support senior level customer staff and to influence key decision makers and obtain buy-in for successful program implementation.
Ability to work multiple projects/tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines is required.
Demonstrated experience in resource allocation and contract management, team and staff leadership and budget monitoring required.
Certified PMP preferred.
Interest in Business Development preferred.
Master's degree preferred.
Exceptional writing skills preferred.
