Project Management Manager Argon ST

Project Management Manager Argon ST

Manages employees and mid-level managers performing business management activities in the areas of project management. Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals and objectives. Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees and mid-level managers.

This manager will be responsible for programs and products in the test, training, tactical military and adjacent markets. Responsibilities will include profit and loss, management excellence, program execution, and business development. Particular emphasis on establishing an effective cross-site management and systems engineering capability between Fairfax and San Diego in support of these focus areas, in coordination with both Fairfax and San Diego engineering and management personnel.

Boeing Leadership Attributes

• Charts the Course
Starts with the customer ends with the customer. Translates strategy into actionable objectives and plans. Communicates clearly at one-on-one and group levels. Conveys sense of purpose and mission that motivates others. Maintains direction, balancing big-picture concern with day-to-day issues.

• Delivers Results
Keeps his/her promises. Does not rationalize shortfalls and is accountable. Demonstrates strong operational skills. Marshals the other Leadership Attributes in meeting commitments. Capitalizes on unanticipated opportunities and changing circumstances to meet commitments.

• Finds a Way
Continuously monitors customers and operations to spot issues. Faces reality and adjusts to keep commitments. Models confidence that sees change as opportunities. Uses Boeing complexity as leverage, not an excuse.

• Inspires Others
Energizes, excites, and motivates others. Creates and models a confident and winning atmosphere. Builds teams whose impact is far greater than the sum of their parts. Inspires in ways that are consistent with Boeing's values. Celebrates success and learns from disappointments. Creates an atmosphere where all see opportunities to stretch, take risks, create, contribute and learn.

• Lives the Boeing Values
Models, leads and is committed to the Boeing values, principles and business-conduct policies. Earns the trust and respect of all Boeing stakeholders. Ensures effective business, compliance and financial controls. Promotes integrity in all that we do. Demonstrates commitment to and takes advantage of diversity. Creates an environment of respect and inclusion. Does not use abusive or intimidating behavior. Bounds vigorous pursuit of individual and business objectives with overall interest and reputation of the company.

• Sets High Expectations
Sets high expectations rooted in ensuring competitiveness. Sets high expectations for him/herself first. Has courage to raise the bar continuously/routinely. Holds self and others accountable for continuous improvement. Communicates expectations directly, openly and effectively. Shows people and teams how to reach (acts as a coach).

Competencies
General

• Business (Financial) Acumen
Requests and reviews substantial quantitative financial calculations; understands and explains the implications of financial graphs, charts, tables, etc to team members and fellow senior managers. Integrates financial data effectively allowing for the identification of key issues, decision-making criteria, and the determination of strategies and plans. Uses appropriate financial strategies and systems to maximize cash flow and limit risk to the organization.

• Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Widely recognized as an expert in consistently keeping the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding; Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Mentors and advises fellow senior leaders and other internal employees on effective communication techniques.

• Driving For Business Results
Serves as a leadership role model in evaluating business opportunities and targeting those opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive business results. Establishes stretch goals that are designed to achieve positive business results for self, fellow senior managers, and others throughout the organization; works tenaciously toward and derives satisfaction from achieving stretch goals related to positive business results; remains self-disciplined; measures progress and evaluates results; reprioritizes as appropriate; prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with timely completion of important tasks.

• Initiating Action
Consistently takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Guides direct reports, fellow senior managers, and other internal employees in implementing new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Serves as a role model in consistently taking action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.

• Systems Thinking
Assesses alignment between organizational structures and processes and strategic objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers and takes immediate actions to remove. Provides senior management direction to execute organizational change strategies. Champions effective change strategies and encourages buy-in from organizational members through effective communication strategies. Develops accountability metrics, communicates effectively, provides avenues for new skill development for organization, and integrates departments with similar structures and processes in order to ensure successful changes to structure. Evaluates measurement systems designed by middle management to monitor change implementation and makes adjustments as warranted.

Technical

• Proj Sched & Resource Mgmt
General ability to interpret project schedules which identify time frames for key project milestones and identify project resource requirements. Serves as resource for subordinate managers.

• Project Leadership
Ability to provide guidance and assign responsibilities as a leader in support of the overall project. General ability to provide advice to subordinate managers on the activities and resources of assigned projects.

• Risk Management
Extensive, specialized knowledge of risk management principles and tools (e.g., frequency and effect matrix) and the ability to apply them in various situations to determine necessary and cost effective fire protection. Guides and coaches others in risk management principles and tools. Identifies and educates others in new and innovative risk management methodologies.

• Supplier Management
Thorough knowledge of supplier assessment processes including Preferred Supplier Certification and Work Transfer Process. Elements of assessment to include supplier's past performance, business processes, capacity plan, statement of work evaluation, risk mitigation plan, capabilities and lean practices in order to rate supplier viability to support the Boeing companies goals and objectives. Ability to control and deliver project deliverables, project accounting and appraisal, and optimize the contribution of the people involved using project management tools.

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you have Senior level Program Management experience directly interfacing with and supporting military Program Office Executives and/or Program Managers?

Do you have experience in design and development of high-level briefs and meetings for and with senior leaders of Congress, Department of Defense (DoD) and Industry?

Do you have a current/active Secret security clearance or a Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)?

Typical Education/Experience

Other Job related information
-Previous Military service is preferred. -Applicants MUST include their Security Clearance Level, Investigation Type and Investigation Date clearly on their resume. -This position can also be completed at our Fair Lakes (Fairfax) VA office location.

• Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
• Division Networks & Space Systems
• Program Electronic & Mission Systems
• Job Type Management
• Experience Level Mid Level Manager
• US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 02/15/2012