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Through understanding of all aspects of financial management.\nLead the communication and flowing down of contractual requirements to functional groups, affiliates, and suppliers\nPlan and execute the transfer of programs from development phase to production/co-production\nInterpret risk analyses and earned value management reports to anticipate problems and take corrective action to prevent/mitigate problems.\nInfluence peer organizations into assigning appropriate priorities and motivate them to meet program performance targets.\nRelentlessly follow-up on actions/tasks assigned to peers, subordinates, affiliates, and suppliers.\nChampion within the business to ensure that company policies and procedures that apply to performing program management are adhered to.\nApply best practices in project management to ensure programs: (1) are completed on time and within budget and scope, (2) produce a quality product, and (3) result in customer satisfaction.\nDevelop an in-depth understanding 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