Program Manager - Aerospace

What You’ll Do

• Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to ensure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
• Lead all meetings and the new product development team for assigned customer products
• Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid/proposal activities
• Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities. Ensure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids/proposals
• Support new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings/calls, seminars, etc.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations. While representing the Company’s interests, ensure to adhere to all government regulatory guidance
• Develop and implement plans/schedules to execute new contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services
• Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle. Obtain management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established programs, cost and schedule objectives
• Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budget and/or schedules are evident. Seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution
• Cookordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer
• Cookordinate with Business Development on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations
• Assure that conduct of contract requirements is executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures
• Provide leadership to program team. Assure communications and cooperation among team members and resolve areas of conflict
• Assure timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied, and program documentation is properly recorded

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or related field required
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in program management within the Aerospace Manufacturing industry
• Solid leadership and management skills of cross-functional team
• Experience total program cycle: development to sustainment
• Experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
• Knowledge and experience working within AS9100 Quality Management System
• Basic knowledge in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn other software
• Reliable transportation
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with clients & vendors
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay close attention to details
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day
• Occasionally may need to travel to vendors and suppliers