Program Manager

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch—products that move people, protect soldiers, and power industries. This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area.

About the Role

The Weapon Systems business is seeking a Program Manager for the Wilmington, MA location. The Program Manager will own critical scope within a growing program and work within a highly collaborative and dynamic Program Office. This role requires excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure program execution that meets mission objectives. A successful candidate will be action-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication, and exhibit a team mentality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of critical program scope to deliver products that are technically acceptable on-time and in a cost-effective manner.
• Develop and present formal briefs to internal and external senior leaders, review and edit content from other stakeholders, and lead internal dry runs prior to the event.
• Apply Earned Value (EV) techniques to monitor and control the Performance Measurement Baseline.
• Perform Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities for program budget including development of budgetary baseline, review of actual costs and managing variance analysis, monthly Latest Revised Estimate updates, Estimate at Complete analysis, and sales forecast updates.
• Zero in on Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) critical and driving paths and create actionable plans to ensure on-time or early completion of related tasking.
• Manage Risks & Opportunities for assigned scope.
• Interface with critical suppliers and Textron Systems’ internal Procurement organization to communicate program updates and changes to and from the supplier.
• Work closely with the customer’s Program Manager(s) and communicate program progress both internally and externally.
• Lead proposal generation and submittal to the customer.
• Mentor Project Managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; Business, Supply Chain, or similar discipline acceptable.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years of Program Management experience.
• Willingness to practice “hands-on” management, demonstrate deep ownership of assigned scope, and drive timely execution across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and solve ambiguous problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional partners including engineering, contracts, finance, scheduling, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills: willingness to engage and challenge stakeholders on urgent topics or when answers are unsatisfactory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be a US citizen with or capable of receiving a Secret level security clearance. Qualified applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for a Secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Prior US military or defense/aerospace industry experience.
• Experience evaluating program Risks and Opportunities.
• Proposal lead or business capture experience.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
• PMP Certification or equivalent.
• Advanced Degree preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: Wilmington, MA. Full-time, compressed work week (9x80). Travel: up to 10%.