Director, Program Management Excellence

Saab is seeking a leader of our newly established Program Management Excellence (PMx) function responsible to oversee, cultivate, and scale Saab's Program Management community. The mission of the PMx organization is to be a working body of knowledge driving excellence in program management by fostering mentorship, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the implementation of training, standards, and best practices with transparency and innovation. The candidate will also participate in setting program management standards and best practices for implementation into growth pursuits. This position will report directly to the VP of Program Excellence and work closely with senior leadership in formulating and executing numerous corporate strategies.

• Lead the evolution of the PM Community of Interest (COI), providing an innovative platform to continue to scale the company's program management capabilities.

• Partner with internal organization to lead the formulation, interpretation, and implementation of all program management policies, procedures, and initiatives to include, but not limited to, program management training and program management Tools & Templates.

• Partner with internal organizations to develop and implement a comprehensive program management training curriculum aimed at the continued professional growth of the PM community.

• Oversee the development of a PM dashboard providing program managers a single pane and dashboard of all Program Management related actions.

• Serve as subject matter expert and provide oversight and execution of all program transitions.

• Organize and implement formal off-site trainings to reinforce the standards of a program manager.

• Collaborate with Human Resources to enhance the PM pipeline and lead efforts to fully develop and execute a PM Track which will provide a path for growth and career development for program management community.

• Responsible for leading the development and implementation of a career development program for the program/product management function.

• Serves as Independent Reviewer (IR) for proposals and programs.

• Travel required

Key Attributes:

• Leader: You're detailed- and process-oriented and adeptly manage several projects/initiatives and employees at once with supportive direction. You have relentlessly high standards and attention to the smallest details with the ability to adapt to change quickly.

• Team Player: You are involved in executing various aspects of each project being worked by the Program Excellence organization. You are highly motivated and willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done, even in situations where the work is outside of the scope of your immediate role.

• Problem-Solver: You understand intent and goals for a project, propose plans to meet those needs, and autonomously pursue options to deliver results in a well-managed manner. You bring in data and metrics to ensure we're moving the ball down the field.

• Multi-tasking: You don't get overwhelmed or flustered easily as you're able to aptly prioritize and toggle between multiple high-project projects and processes successfully. You seek guidance to reprioritize as needed to adjust with changing business needs and take action with urgency as appropriate.

• Coach/Mentor: You are a sounding board for Saab's PMs, provide guidance, and counseling when needed across various scenarios in the PM lifecycle.

Compensation Range: $184,400 - $248,900

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in program/portfolio management in a government contracting or professional services environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related business or technical discipline required.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• Experience with CMMI certifications

• Must have extensive experience building and maintain program execution processes, templates, best practices and checklists.

• Must have experience building PM training program.

• Evidence of strong leadership and mentorship skills, along with experience coaching and developing program managers and senior leaders.

• Expert communication and writing skills.

• Strong proficiencies with Microsoft Windows-based tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and TEAMS.

• Must be detail oriented and able to function effectively in a fast paced, multitasking work environment.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability

• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan assistance

• Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs

• Employee stock purchase program with employer match

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in eight U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person's needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.