Program Manager - Secret Clearance (Kennedy Space Center)

Program Manager

The Program Manager will oversee all aspects of contract performance at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. This role involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling operations to meet contract requirements and ensure mission success. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering or technical background combined with managerial expertise to deliver innovative, effective, and compliant operational support for one of the world's most advanced spaceports.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage the overall performance of the SOCS contract, ensuring alignment with scope, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Develop and execute project plans, objectives, and strategies to meet customer and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate the scheduling of work, resource allocation (manpower and equipment), and adherence to contract deliverables.
• Interface with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), government management personnel, and customer agency representatives to address performance, compliance, and contractual matters.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with contract terms, NASA policies, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for the program.
• Supervise and mentor a team of managers, engineers, technicians, and support staff to ensure a high-performing organization.
• Ensure effective risk management practices are in place to mitigate potential challenges in contract execution.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with government and contractor personnel to support NASA's mission.

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