Program Manager

Summary: Reporting to the VP/GM, qualified candidate coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of assigned company customers and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates preparation of proposals, plans, specifications and financial conditions of contracts
• Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules
• Develops solutions to program problems to assure programs are completed within time and budget constraints
• Prepares reports for senior management to track progress and goals
• Responsible for the coordination and completion of programs utilizing a wide degree of creativity and independent judgment.
• Ensure strict adherence to aerospace industry quality management systems, safety regulations, and government export control laws (such as ITAR/EAR).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related technical field.
• 6 to 10+ years of project or program management experience within the aerospike, defiance or high-tech manufacturing industries.
• Experience with complex multi-year programs involving Military Contractors or subcontract providers. Manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong negotiating skills and tenacity in managing both people and programs
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Detail oriented with effective organization skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to translate complex technical problems into basic terms both verbally and in written form
• Ability to read and interpret technical data packages, drawings and schematics
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within DoD environment
• Strong computer skills with EXCEL and POWER POINT
• Ability to communicate in a cross-functional production environment
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Working Environment:

• Extended periods of sitting and standing
• Constant access to production floor
• Constant use of computer and monitor
• Fast paced schedule conscious work environment

Must be US Person- Citizen or Permanent resident to apply.

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