Field Programs Manager, Government Technologies

Remote Program Manager Role – Can live anywhere in USA

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What we offer 

• Competitive salary and bonus plan

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 15 days of vacation first year

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities With outstanding internal resources

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

• Check us Out: A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future 

What you will do

Under the direction of the Senior Program Manager or Director of Operations, The Program Manager manages a large or significant multi-faceted program and serves as Johnson Controls Security Solution’s (JCSS) Government Technologies Group authorized interface with the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), government management personnel and customer agency representatives. Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates. The Program Manager shall be responsible for the overall contract performance and, as such, will establish and maintain procedures and controls to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with agreed to standards and time limits specified in the Orders. Maintain client contacts to ensure conformity to all contractual obligations. Ensure the development, maintenance, and implementation of Orders and required management plans.

This program consists of multiple projects to locate, design, install, test, and integrate complex systems and facilities.  These facilities and/or systems may be located at numerous sites throughout the client’s regions and centers.  The work efforts expended on these facilities and/or systems are to bring them to a point where they are ready for full acceptance. 

How you will do it

• Under the direction of the Senior Program Manager or Director of Operations the Program Manager leads and manages a large multi-faceted program and serves as the Government Technologies Group authorized interface with the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), government management personnel and customer agency representatives. Serves as the primary customer interface to effectively communicate and ensure customer satisfaction.

• The Program Manager shall be responsible for the overall contract performance and, as such, will establish and maintain procedures and controls to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with agreed to standards and time limits specified in the Orders.

• Responsible for planning, directing, and monitoring all program activities, including technical performance and financial profitability under the terms and conditions of the government contractual specifications and requirements to ensure optimum profit and customer satisfaction. Program Manager will ensure Senior Program Manager and Leadership receive information and reports on key metrics and deliverables and any potential issues.

• Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates. Must direct efforts to ensure contractual and corporate compliance of work performed.

• Providing leadership to train and direct multi-disciplined technical and administrative personnel (including subcontractors) to resolve engineering, administrative and field issues occurring during project implementation and installation. 

• Possess corporate operational authority to make financial and operational decisions without the consultation of others. 

• Coach and mentor technical and project team members on effective project management practices and techniques.

• Negotiating with customers to obtain additional business, identifying and pursuing new opportunities for contract revenue growth.  With senior leadership, manages/directs efforts for program growth or new opportunities.

• Leads work teams in a continuous improvement environment with quality tools, behaviors and practices.

• Work with Human Resources to ensure compliance with Corporate and Human Resources policies and procedures.

• Recruit and hire qualified candidates.

What we look for 

Required

Experience

• Ten (10) years general experience in the physical and technical security fields with at least five (5) years of specialized experience required in the direct supervision and management of nationwide service contracts and large complex integrated projects within the physical/technical security field for the Federal government.

• These five years of specialized experience also include an additional requirement of at least a 5-year period of experience managing large ($2M or greater) government service contracts nationwide.

• referred experience includes management of projects that included design, installation, testing, servicing, and integration of complex systems and subsystems. 

 Skills:

• Proven leadership capabilities with progressive management experience in physical and large integrated security projects either working for the government or for a large corporation doing business with the Federal government.

• Strong demonstrated ability in managing security programs, budgets and requirements within the Federal sector.

• Working knowledge of Federal government contracting regulatory and compliance topics.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and disciplines.

• Risk management/decision making skills.

• Ability to effectively manage and motivate team members.

• Ability to budget, perform financial analysis, prepare reports with focus on meeting financial targets.

• Demonstrated problem solving ability.

• Ability to interact effectively and be a team player at all levels of the TycoIS and customer organization.

• Excellent presentation skills, oral and written communication skills.

• Travel may be required in support of program.

 Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Business, or Project Management preferred

• Project Manager Professional (PMP) required or must obtain within 6 months of hire date

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