Program Manager

Valiant is seeking a Program Manager to support our customer’s challenging requirements at a location in Virginia. Successful candidates will be responsible for all aspects of the program to include, but not limited to:

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as primary focal point for contract performance to include technical, staffing, cost, schedule and security performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, managing resources, budgets, risks.
• Plan, direct, schedule and manage the timely and successful completion of tasks and contract deliverables.
• Be the primary point of contact for the Sponsor for contract overall performance and deliverables; and coordinate on activities and maintain Sponsor relationships.
• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive plans, systems, procedures and policies to ensure a sound process and adherence to guidelines and operational security.
• Implement and manage transition activities for effective and smooth program start-up.
• Develop, schedule and manage procurement activities including overseeing sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management processes to ensure cost-effective, timely, and compliant acquisition of goods and services.
• Ensure program compliance with personnel and operational security processes and requirements.
• Collaborate effectively on activities with relevant corporate functions to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare and deliver reports and organize meetings with the Sponsor in accordance with all deliverables.
• Manage a program management team, including hiring, training and managing personnel if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.