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Job Title: PROGRAM MANAGER

Req Id 68492 - Posted 08/21/2014 - ENGINEERING - Defense - United
States - Wisconsin - Oshkosh - Office - Full-time - Standard
COMPANY PROFILE
At Oshkosh Defense, we stand behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. Every day we strive to meet or
exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate
with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.
Oshkosh Defense is a segment of Oshkosh Corporation, which is a Fortune 350, multi-billion dollar company. At Oshkosh
Corporation we are dedicated to designing and building the world's toughest specialty trucks, truck bodies, and access
equipment by working shoulder-to-shoulder with the people who use them.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and execute goals and strategic direction of the Engineering PMO.
2. Accountable for following all policies and procedures and mentoring other project managers on policies and
procedures.
3. Manage projects through entire lifecycle including concept, design, production, support and sustainment
processes.
4. Manage all forms of applicable project requirements.
5. Accountable for all schedules, quality, and customer satisfaction on project.
6. Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident.
7. Assign and manage internal, external, multi-divisional, direct and matrixed resources to ensure all project
objectives and goals are met.
8. Develop, prepare and present briefings to both executive management and stakeholders related to project
status.
9. Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout program life cycle.
10. Provide senior leadership and manage the direction of cross-functional team. Ensure communication and
cooperation among team members and resolve areas of conflict.
11. Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in business, finance, IT, project management or other related field
6 plus years of relevant experience
PMP certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree
Lean and Six Sigma experience
Familiar with CMMI
Working knowledge of Primavera P6 with at least 1 year of experience
DAU Certification
Independent judgment and decision making ability
Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to influence and lead others
Working knowledge of defense government contracts
Working knowledge of Defense Acquisitions process, decision milestones and funding procedures
Experience with international compliance regulations to include International Traffic Arms Regulations
(ITARS), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Boycott Regulations and Laws
Experience mentoring and developing new project managers
Experience creating, deploying and maintaining project management processes
*LI-CS1
Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities,
and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. Information collected regarding categories as
provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified Minorities, Females, Protected
Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Any employee or applicant for employment who is qualified under the applicable regulations
will be covered under our affirmative action program. Submission of this information is voluntary, will be kept confidential, and is not a
requirement for employment.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in

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Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined
in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as
a refugee or granted asylum.

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