Program Control Manager

Title: Program Control Manager Company: Global Communications Industry Compensation: $160k to $175k plus bonus Overview A global communications technology organization serving commercial, government, and defense customers is seeking a Program Control Manager to own program planning, scheduling, cost control, and Earned Value Management for complex, compliance driven programs. This role requires hands on creation and maintenance of integrated master schedules in MS Project, not just schedule oversight, along with direct EVM reporting to US Government customers. Partnering closely with Program Managers and cross functional teams, the Program Control Manager ensures programs remain on track for cost, schedule, and performance objectives while driving accountability, leadership, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Duties and Responsibilities • Build, maintain, and control integrated master schedules in MS Project aligned with EVM requirements • Establish and manage schedule and cost baselines with Program Managers • Own schedule health, critical path analysis, and performance measurement • Lead Earned Value Management execution and monthly reporting to leadership and government customers • Track and report cost, schedule, and performance metrics, including variance analysis • Update Estimates at Complete monthly and identify cost and schedule risks • Review procurement requests, financial obligations, and labor reports • Maintain and manage Risk and Opportunity Registers with mitigation plans • Ensure compliance with internal processes, contract requirements, FAR, and CAS • Present program status to senior leadership and external stakeholders • Lead and influence program teams and program control staff Qualifications • Proven experience building program schedules from scratch using MS Project • Strong background in Program Control or Program Planning • Demonstrated expertise in Earned Value Management and government reporting • Experience managing cost and schedule baselines and EACs • Leadership skills with the ability to influence cross functional teams • Experience supporting DoD or government contracts • Working knowledge of FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, and compliance requirements • Experience with Project and Oracle systems • Knowledge of Risk and Opportunity Management Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Title: Program Control Manager Company: Global Communications Industry Compensation: $160k to $175k plus bonus Overview A global communications technology organization serving commercial, government, and defense customers is seeking a Program Control Manager to own program planning, scheduling, cost control, and Earned Value Management for complex, compliance driven programs. This role requires hands on creation and maintenance of integrated master schedules in MS Project, not just schedule oversight, along with direct EVM reporting to US Government customers. Partnering closely with Program Managers and cross functional teams, the Program Control Manager ensures programs remain on track for cost, schedule, and performance objectives while driving accountability, leadership, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Duties and Responsibilities • Build, maintain, and control integrated master schedules in MS Project aligned with EVM requirements • Establish and manage schedule and cost baselines with Program Managers • Own schedule health, critical path analysis, and performance measurement • Lead Earned Value Management execution and monthly reporting to leadership and government customers • Track and report cost, schedule, and performance metrics, including variance analysis • Update Estimates at Complete monthly and identify cost and schedule risks • Review procurement requests, financial obligations, and labor reports • Maintain and manage Risk and Opportunity Registers with mitigation plans • Ensure compliance with internal processes, contract requirements, FAR, and CAS • Present program status to senior leadership and external stakeholders • Lead and influence program teams and program control staff Qualifications • Proven experience building program schedules from scratch using MS Project • Strong background in Program Control or Program Planning • Demonstrated expertise in Earned Value Management and government reporting • Experience managing cost and schedule baselines and EACs • Leadership skills with the ability to influence cross functional teams • Experience supporting DoD or government contracts • Working knowledge of FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, and compliance requirements • Experience with Project and Oracle systems • Knowledge of Risk and Opportunity Management Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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