Senior Program Manager - Ports & Borders

Experience:

• 10+ years of program management experience.
• Experience managing a cross-functional team indirectly.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Understanding of global business and US specific government business.
• Ability to implement, lead, and direct program team in use of company or industry standards for program management & related processes.
• Experience in obtaining various permits, licenses, and certifications, for contract requirements.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization.
• Previous experience in hardware programs, ordering materials, delivery of equipment.
• Knowledge/Skills/Others:
• Civil Works program management experience preferred.
• Experience working on U.S. government contracts and/or with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) service a big plus.
• Working knowledge of financial concepts and measurements to program management e.g., ROI, earned value management, net present value.
• Development of a PM plan, defining scope, planning, developing cost and risk plans, procurement, manufacturing, performing QC, testing, delivering product according to customer defined schedule of deliveries, and working the program through final payment.
• Able to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, influence people outside of direct reporting relationships (matrix organization) and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Proficient using MS Office suite and MS Project.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time at various stages of a program
• Applicant must be a U.S. Person (citizen, green card holder or other permanent resident) and able to pass government background checks and/or security clearance(s).
• Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.
• Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
• Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected].
• The total compensation for this position ranges from $109,800 - $197,520.00/yr (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental & vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits. For details, please visit the Rewards & Benefits tab on our main careers page at Careers | Smiths Detection
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• Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.
• Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.
• Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.
• This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.
• PMP accreditation
• BS or BA degree in related technology or business management.