Senior Program Manager 
Location: near Dickson, TN (an hour west of Nashville) 
Salary: $120,000-$130,000+ (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, 401k, PTO, Holidays     
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical hours: 9x80 schedule (Typically 9-hour workdays to have every other Friday off)
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: <10%; domestic 
Relocation assistance is available

Senior Program Manager (leadership & 7 yrs. program management exp. req.) Description 

Our client, a well-established chemical manufacturer, is looking to expand their program management department (5 team members; 120 company-wide) as they continue to grow across both commercial and defense markets. To support upcoming contracts, they're hiring a Senior Program Manager to lead 2–8 programs at a time, with contracts ranging from $5K to several million dollars. To be considered, you’ll need proven experience leading teams, writing proposals, and supporting contract negotiations in an industrial setting. For those who enjoy more diversity and complexity in their day, this could be an exciting environment given the nicheness (and innovation) of their products. With clients in aerospace, mining, and oil & gas coupled with a product portfolio that makes them standout in the market, you can feel secure about making this transition given their loyal and diverse clientele. This would be the perfect fit for someone who values professional development, stability, and an easy-going, people-first culture.  

Senior Program Manager (leadership & 7 yrs. program management exp. req.) Responsibilities 

•    Manage multiple customer programs and internal projects simultaneously  
•    Provide mentorship to program management team and support ongoing training 
•    Interpret blueprints and understand contract requirements
•    Participate in the quoting process and assist in a bid/no-bid decision
•    Develop specifications for the project's needed equipment
•    Collaborate with operations and engineering teams during project implementation 
•    Plan project scope, assign responsibilities, and monitor milestones
•    Maintain project budgets and track completion of key project deliverables
•    Strategize more efficient project methods and maintain the project's profitability
•    Create frameworks to measure the project's metrics and data collection
•    Develop contractual quality requirements and assist during project implementation
•    Ensure compliance with the applicable regulations, practices, and specifications

Senior Program Manager (leadership & 7 yrs. program management exp. req.) Qualifications  

•    7+ years of program management experience required 
•    Industrial or manufacturing experience required 
•    Experienced writing proposals required 
•    Leadership experience required 
•    Able and willing to work onsite daily required