Senior Specialist, Program Management (NORTHAMPTON)

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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Program Management

Job Code:  34674

Job Location:  Northampton, MA.

Schedule:  9/80- Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Program Manager for a dynamic domestic and international portfolio within Maritime’s Imaging Systems (IS) will oversee and expand the business, ensuring effective management of cost, schedule, and technical aspects. The ideal candidate will deliver cutting-edge imaging and submarine system capabilities to customers across various contract types. This is an exciting leadership role and a fantastic chance to collaborate with an exceptional team!

Essential Functions:

• Lead and coordinate cross functional program teams to deliver on schedule, within scope and on budget.
• Manage full project lifecycle in line with contractual requirements and company standards.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and budgets via EVM processes.
• Monitor and mitigate project risks and opportunities, able to adapt strategies in a dynamic international environment.
• Serve as the primary stakeholder interface, including communication with internal leadership, international customers, suppliers, and other partners.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, export controls (e.g., ITAR/EAR), and contractual obligations across regions.
• Drive cultural awareness, communication and collaboration across multiple time zones and diverse work cultures.
• Support business development activities, including proposals change control, and negotiations when relevant.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 1- years of prior related experience.
• Experience leading a highly visible and fast paced portfolio, reporting directly to site General Manager.
• Experience with ITAR/EAR regulations.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience and advanced level knowledge leading a portfolio with reportable Earned Value.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• Prior experience as a Program Manager to international customer and / or major prime contractor
• Undersea systems experience
• PMP Certification

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