Program Manager

Full-time - Mid Level

AK

10,001+ employees

About the position

This position is contingent on contract award. Soldier Medical Devices (SMD), Force Integration Division (FID), provides medical materiel support to all Army components facilitating optimal healthcare and worldwide medical readiness through; the procurement, assembly, and distribution of medical equipment and Medical Materiel Sets, Kits, Outfits (SKOs), the disassembly of previously fielded medical materiel and equipment, the management of excess medical materiel, the provision of disposition instructions, the management of on-hand medical materiel inventory, and the provision of technical assistance for medical materiel sustainment operations including training on Army automated logistics systems. The Program Manager will ensure the efficient and effective planning, coordination, and execution of material fielding operations, facilitating the timely delivery and integration of equipment and supplies to support troop readiness and operational missions. This role involves analyzing logistics data, optimizing supply chain processes, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide materiel fielding and medical liaison support services across the Force Integration Division (FID), PM SMD at Fort Detrick.
• Collaborate with the PM SMD and key stakeholder organizations to effectively and efficiently support the medical material readiness of the operational Army through materiel fielding and medical liaison support services.
• Oversee and supervise staff including transition in and out.
• Ensure tasks are performed efficiently, accurately, on time, and in compliance with the requirements.
• Coordinate as necessary with the COR to ensure that the task is managed consistently with overall contract requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of invoices.
• Contribute to the efficient and effective operation of assigned programs.
• Contribute to the development and management of an operational plan containing essential program/project planning information for use by executive management.
• Plan and conduct life-cycle management reviews, impact assessments, and provide administrative and management planning support.
• Integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement.
• Manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification.
• Provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, immediate identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors.
• Ensure customer satisfaction as well as professional and ethical behavior of all personnel.
• Provide integration of information management business practices and rules into the operational architecture.
• Support the fielding of new medical materiel and medical sets for commercial and non-developmental items.
• Assist the centrally managed medical logistics programs, Army Supply Class VIII (SC VIII) cataloging and coordinating set building.
• Assist with Government Information (Requirements) Managers by providing automated information system testing.
• Participate in PM SMD administrative meetings, disseminate associated information and guidance to required stakeholders.
• Communicate with personnel at various echelons using effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Enhance the understanding of and develop alternative solutions to complex issues.
• Research and review existing standards and assist in developing new policies and procedures.
• Ensure that a Monthly Progress Report (MPR) is submitted outlining the expenditures, billings, progress, status, and any problems/issues encountered.
• Plan and conduct regular, routine meetings with the Government to review progress and status of activities under this contract.
• Provide project briefings addressing cost/price, schedule, performance, and status of each key element of this contract.
• Develop a Program Management plan to manage, track and evaluate performance.
• Prepare and adhere to a quality control plan.
• Prepare and submit emergency management procedures and policy.
• Execute all fielding missions in compliance with regulatory guidance.
• Responsible for execution of post fielding mission requirements.
• Travel nationally and internationally as the program requires.

Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Office, to include MS Outlook, MS Project and MS Access.
• Experience with Theatre Enterprise-Wide Logistics System (TEWLS), LOGICOL System, Army Enterprise System Integrations Program (AESIP), Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-A), Lead Material Integrator Decision Support Tool (LMI-DST) and Medical Materiel Mobilization Planning Tool (M3PT) is desired.
• Prior experience as a field or Company Grade Medical Service Corps Officer with medical logistics experience.
• Senior Medical NCO E-7 and above with property book management experience.
• Ability to multi-task effectively, prioritizes and execute against multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of databases and spreadsheets.
• Extensive fundamental knowledge of logistics and supply principles and supply chain management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent data entry skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus.