Program Manager II

Job Summary

Program Management Lead integrated project team (IPT) meetings as the program manager responsible for meeting customer or R&D project requirements.
Accountable for program execution for entire lifecycle from proposal, product development, production ramp, produce to deliver, and supporting fielded products.
Represents the company in contacts with the customer and outside parties for all issues concerning the assigned program.
Review program performance to provide ongoing visibility for project cost, margin and schedule (actual vs. projected).

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to lead without authority, negotiate and manage by influence.
• Strong people and time management skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and across all organizational levels.
• Detail oriented, positive friendly customer service are key attributes.
• Able to deal with ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Computer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Office Suite – Word, Power Point and Excel are required.
• Basic understanding of lean and six sigma principles and methodologies.
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Required Experience And Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent years of experience.
• MBA is a plus.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in production control, contracts management, project management or contracts management.
• Experience with ERP systems strongly preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• Certification in PMP and or CAPM preferred, Contracts Administration, Project Management preferred