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Applied Research Associates, Inc. Senior Program Manager 1 in Littleton, Colorado
Description
The Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Program Manager to join our dynamic team and help lead our Littleton, CO office by providing onsite support. As the Senior Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and driving the successful execution of complex projects and initiatives. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure seamless project management from inception to completion, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes within established timelines and budgets. Your deep understanding of project management methodologies and best practices will be instrumental in optimizing project workflows, risk management, and resource allocation. Additionally, your strategic mindset and exceptional leadership abilities will allow you to mentor and guide project managers, ensuring they meet their objectives and excel in their roles. Beyond project management, you will also be a key player in the company's growth and business development efforts. Leveraging your expertise in identifying new business opportunities, cultivating partnerships, and driving expansion initiatives, you will be instrumental in driving the organization's success and achieving strategic business goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess outstanding communication skills, and have a track record of success in both project management and business development, we invite you to join the Rocky Mountain Labs Group as a Senior Program Manager and make a significant impact on our company's future.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee the end-to-end project management process, ensuring successful planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects while adhering to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Mentor, guide, and support project managers, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to effectively manage their projects and deliver exceptional results.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executives to understand business needs, translate them into actionable project plans, and align project outcomes with overall business objectives.
Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic growth initiatives.
Develop and execute business development strategies, including proposal writing, contract negotiations, and cultivating client relationships to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
Continuously assess and optimize project management processes, seeking opportunities for improvement, scalability, and efficiency to enhance overall project delivery.
Provide regular project status updates and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Work on location or in person, as remote work options are not available for this position.
The successful candidate will develop a plan for new work looking to diversify the portfolio within the group.
Marketing, Business Development, and Proposals
Emphasize technical excellence and outstanding customer support as the foundation for customer satisfaction, follow-on work, and marketing
Lead marketing/business development for current and new clients to meet group’s growth goals (Minimum of 10% growth/year)
Meet with Government and industry customers, partners, and ARA team members on a regular basis to guide, review, and plan future projects
Develop annual business plan and supporting marketing plans as needed
Participate in Group, Division, Sector, and Company-level business and strategic planning sessions
Present group-wide capabilities for various purposes as needed and/or directed, and collaborate with other units in ARA on multi-disciplinary opportunities
Lead proposal efforts and prepare cost estimates in line with ARA and the division’s policies and procedures
Collaborate effectively with other groups/divisions on joint proposals
Project and Resource Oversight
Hold project managers accountable for high technical quality and customer support in all group projects
Oversee project quality reviews, budget, and schedule performance
Talent Management
Recruit individuals based on the needs of current and future projects
Coach and develop project managers and other direct reports informally and in accordance with ARA’s performance management system
Develop positive working relationships with other leaders to ensure division/company-wide cooperation and coordination on joint marketing, proposals, and project efforts
Senior Program Manager Must Haves:
Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 10+ years of experience OR 15+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
US Citizen, with a minimum of active Secret clearance
Demonstrated leadership experience as a Group Leader or Project Manager overseeing a large project
Demonstrated marketing and business development skills
Motivated to market and develop business, understand the critical nature of this activity to ARA’s growth goals
Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and manage resources and budgets (personnel, projects, proposals, OH, and service centers)
Demonstrated proposal writing and management skills
Desire to grow and build electromechanical design and prototyping efforts and/or technical areas of interest with an entrepreneurial drive
Positive presence in front of customers
Strong interpersonal skills; leads by example
Ability to communicate effectively
Strong work ethic: willing to do what it takes and make sacrifices as needed
Persistent; doesn’t give up easily
Interested in self-development and continuous learning in technical area and general business operations
Demonstrated business acumen
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
Bachelor's or higher
Experience
Required
10-15 years: Demonstrated leadership experience as a Group Leader or Program Manager overseeing large projects; the ability to develop and implement strategic plans and manage budgets.
5-20 years: Management or leadership capacity
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
PMP Certification
Qualifications
Experience
Required
- 10-15 years: Demonstrated leadership experience as a Group Leader or Program Manager overseeing large projects; the ability to develop and implement strategic plans and manage budgets.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)