Manager-Program/Contract 2

Title: Manager-Program/Contract 2
Location: Irwindale, CA (Remote) (Local to Southern California for equipment pick up.)
Duration: 18 months
Shift: M-F 8-5

Description

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field or a combination of experience, education, and training. Broad knowledge of project, program, or contract management; Company policies, procedures, and practices; accounting and budgeting policies and practices. Typically possesses three to five years of experience in program or contract management.

• Estimate costs, recurring and non-recurring.
• Analyze and evaluate contract terms and commercial proposals.
• Prepare documentation for internal reviews and act as contractual point of contact with our customers.
• Prepare and submit proposals to customers.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and incorporate results into existing contracts.
• Pursue and conclude any past due commercial claims with the customer.
• Communicate, coordinate, and monitor requirements and performance of out-of-scope work with program management, finance, procurement, engineering, quality, and the Director of Contracts as required.
• Direct the work of Contract Administrators and other respective administrative staff.

Education Requirement

A. High School Diploma or Equivalent

Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload

• Manage day-to-day project execution, including timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to support enterprise-wide leadership development, facilitation, and digital fluency initiatives.
• Track project progress, prepare status updates, and escalate issues to ensure work remains on schedule and aligned with business priorities.
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, follow up on action items, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Apply structured project management practices to support implementation planning, resource coordination, and successful program delivery.

Required Skills/Attributes

• Experienced project and program management skills
• Strategic thinker with business acumen
• Strong collaboration and influence skills
• High adaptability and resilience
• Results-oriented and data-driven
• Continuous learner and technology advocate
• Strong foundation in adult learning principles
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Ability to translate complex concepts into engaging learning experiences

Minimum Years of Experience

5

Desired Skills/Attributes

• Expert facilitator for virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning experiences
• Executive presence and presentation skills
• Coaching and feedback facilitation
• Ability to lead difficult conversations and peer learning sessions
• Strong storytelling and audience connection skills
• Data visualization and executive-ready presentations