Avana - Program Manager

We are currently looking for Program Manager for the Eastern Region. The individual would be responsible for leading and delivering multiple Homeland Security projects in the Integrated Security Solutions Space/ in the Eastern Region.

Candidate should have the proven ability to manage complex projects, supervise multiple work groups, and manage customer relationships with senior business executives. Candidate should have demonstrated experience in managing contracts, budgeting, forecasting and cost accounting, and managing multiple projects across different locations. Experience with projects involving civil/electrical/infrastructure/IT works is desirable. PMP certification is preferred. Work environment emphasizes daily customer interactions, creativity, teamwork, and an opportunity to lead challenging ,highly creative, experienced and talented operations team resources.

Responsibilities

- Performs all project management processes for diverse Integrated Security Solutions driven Projects in the Homeland Security Space i.e., initiating, planning, executing and monitoring groups.

- Drives the projects to adhere to project schedules, estimates and budgets that are complete, realistic, and meets program goals.

- Provides program management coordination and controls consistent with project and operational needs.

- Develops and manages detailed program management plans that define key activities, deliverable, timelines, and resource requirements to achieve program objectives.

- Prioritizes projects and work based on risk, funding, and organizational strategic plans; manages in-house staff, contracting staff, project teams and any combination of work to facilitate the delivery of complex Security projects and programs.

- Assigns work and manages program and cross-functional teams comprising full time employees and/or contractors.

- Ensures clear and concise requirement definitions are incorporated into project design and execution.

- Oversees change requests from original design specifications.

- Identifies and partners with both internal and external program stakeholders.

- Conducts research and prepares recommendations for complex program management problems.

- Conducts risk analysis and develops and manages mitigation strategies.

- Develops and cultivates relationships with cross-functional program team members and works closely with business and operations partners to ensure acceptance, quality, and integrity of program goals and initiatives.

- Makes decisions at both the operational and strategic levels.

- Assesses variables including but not limited to costs; benefits; program or service availability and capacity; current and future organizational structure; policies, procedures; and alternative sources of supply; market trends; risks; skills and expertise; quality, reliability and flexibility; innovations; and control considerations.

- Develops statements of work (SOW), evaluates proposals and conducts vendor selections.

- Monitors program results against technical specifications and performance measures and adjusts accordingly.

- Communicates plans, status, and issues to senior level management, steering committees and other committees as required.

- Develops and manages performance metrics; prepares and presents team and executive performance management and status reports.

- Defines, coordinates and manages user training for new applications or modifications as required.

- Develops, coordinates and manages implementation of change management, communications and training plans and activities.

- Conducts on-going program status meetings with staff.

- Ensures program management of project closeout to include coordination and completion of all technical, operational, procurement and budgeting tasks.

- May supervise subordinate staff; recommends applicant selection, disciplinary actions, and resolution of grievances; assigns duties; directs work; conducts performance evaluations; approves leave requests and time sheets; and ensures appropriate subordinate training is provided.

*Avana Integrated Systems Ltd. (Avana) is a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) and AGT International (AGT). Avana was incorporated in 2010 to address the homeland security market in India. Avana offers innovative technology solutions in areas of Critical infrastructure and Border protection, Urban Security and Surveillance, Transportation, Law enforcement and for ensuring adequate preparedness for natural disasters

**TASL (www.tataadvancedsystems.com) is the holding company for the Tata group’s interests in Aerospace, Defense and Homeland security. The Tata group (www.tata.com) is an Indian multinational conglomerate that has operations in more than 80 countries across six continents and has over 100 operating companies. In 2011-12, the Tata group had sales of $100.9 billion.

**AGT International (www.agtinternational.com) is one of the fastest-growing public safety and security solution organizations in the world. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, AGT International employs 2,300 people worldwide, representing more than 50 nationalities. The organization was founded in 2007, and within five years achieved $1 billion in annual revenues, while managing $8 billion in projects.

Jyoti Singh