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The person in this role will provide expertise in the tools and processes required to build solid proposals and project execution plans, establish thorough and robust Program Management Plans, Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB), Risk Management plans, and Risk Identification and Mitigation Plans, working under the direction of the Director of Program Start Up Excellence. In addition, this role shall provide on-demand training to project teams on various enterprise tools and management processes. In addition, this position also requires the ability to work on multiple projects at once and requires maintaining flexibility to work with the PMX team and Project/Program Managers to ensure the solid, robust proposal and planning phase support is provided to ESA PMs.\n\nResponsibilities and Tasks:\nResponsible for guiding teams through the proposal process for program start-up excellence.\nEVMS implementation through consistent EVM processes and enterprise-level training.\nConduct Risk Identification workshops and support Risk Management process implementation.\nSupport Program Managers with understanding how to analyze financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation.\nAudit projects to ensure that team members are executing in accordance with documented management plans and in accordance with company standards. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action plans.\nIdentify and document best practices with opportunities for improvement in Twenty-Six Defense’s program management processes.\nShare lessons learned and best practices across programs, building relationships with stakeholders and brokering relationships at all levels.\nEnsure implementation of workable, practical, and sustainable best practices and processes that enhance productivity.\nA wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected\nRelies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals\nProvide coaching to Twenty-Six Defense Program Managers\nCollaborate with internal Twenty-Six Defense organizations to identify common solutions\nExecute approved plans\nESA Program Managers and staff\n\nEducation, Experience & License or Certification:\nMaster - Preferred\nBachelor - Required\nHigh School - Required\nSpecific Degree Field, preferred: Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent Technical degree\nProject Management Professional (PMP)\nLean 6 Sigma Green Belt\nFunctional (Using Skill Set) - 10+\nProgram Management - 8+\nIndustry - 15+\n\nSkills and Abilities:\nDemonstrated experience managing programs over some of the various phases of the product life cycle (pursuit through support and closure).\nCapable of managing cross-functional teams (manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, etc.). 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