OCONUS Program Manager

Working Procedure:

The following are the usual major job duties but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties by the incumbent, nor the question being raised on the proper rate of pay for the assignment.

The OCONUS Program Manager will assume direct responsibility for the OCONUS activities associated with TCOM individual programs from inception through close out. Tasks to be performed include all aspects of the Program Management Body of Knowledge to ensure delivery and customer/End User acceptance of TCOM products and services which meet the contract performance requirements, on schedule, and within the costs allocated from the purchase price.

The OCONUS Program Manager is responsible for managing the generation and maintenance of all OCONUS program documents to include: local program budgets, spend plans, in-country partner(s) Statement of Work(s), Work Breakdown Structure and dictionary, Organizational Breakdown Structures and Schedules. The OCONUS Program Manager will be familiar with the overall program milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules associated with the in-country tasks. The OCONUS Program Manager will identify program problems/risks and coordinate solutions with the CONUS PMO.

The Program Manager will function as the primary point of contact for the CONUS PMO and develop and maintain a close relationship with the end user/customers and in-country partners/subcontractors. The OCONUS Program Manager is responsible for obtaining end user customer acceptance of deliverable products and services. The candidate will be required to utilize Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to track and manage in-country labor, material, travel and other direct costs.

In addition, the OCONUS Program Manager will work with TCOM Business Development to develop new business and/or expand the product line with new and/or existing customers in the Region. This may include proposal development, contract negotiations, and presentations to the End Users/Customers.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a technical and/or Business Management discipline. Advanced Degree and/or PMP certification desired

Experience Requirement: A minimum of fifteen years’ experience in program management and at least ten years’ experience on overseas program management assignments. Experience within a defense/aerospace industry on commercial and/or Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contracts in foreign nations. Must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance. Must reside internationally. Must possess excellent verbal/written communication and analytical skills and be able to work under pressure with multiple deadlines. Foreign language skills preferred, specifically Arabic.