Senior Program Manager

About the role

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and welfare of a product or family of products in middle to mature stages of the product life cycle, including low-rate initial production, full-rate production, and long-term product viability and profitability. In this role, the Program Manager will allocate, deploy, and monitor the full set of resources required to complete/deliver projects within defined scope, time, and cost parameters.

Responsibilities

• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards where applicable for the assigned product lines; interprets and complies with all applicable federal and state regulations, i.e. ITAR Sarbanes Oxley, etc.
• Makes recommendations for, develops and carries out improvements to the line to improve profitability.
• Confers with and represents the product lines in meetings with other functional areas and fosters collaborative working relationships to the benefit of the product line.
• Prioritizes and allocates available resources; reviews and evaluates product line requirements and hardware delivery.
• Performs administrative duties requiring oversight, attention to detail and analysis; aids in strategic planning and financial analysis, including assisting in the preparation of specialized products, budgets, staffing projections, and other operational needs.
• Supports sales and business development representatives in business pursuits and evaluation of commission statements.
• Negotiates, develops, monitors and administers a variety of contracts and agreements in partnership with other areas of the business.
• Develops systems and maintains records that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of assigned activities; prepares a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, directives and other materials.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts.
• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking.
• Ability to communicate effectively across mediums, audiences, and situations.
• Experience projecting, monitoring, and managing financial resources.
• Knowledge of and experience working with customer and industry-specific requirements/standards across the product life cycle.
• Applied experience working with mechanical valves, steam, and other products central to the Leslie Controls business.
• Thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and other applicable tools.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, with at least five years’ relevant experience.
• Other Bachelor of Science degrees with appropriate valve, regulator, and fluid mechanics/control related coursework, education, or experience will be considered.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive product, project and/or program management experience in Navy/Maritime or related market space.

Qualifications

Because the Program Manager does not have line authority over other functional areas, success in achieving sales, profitability, market share, and individual performance goals is largely driven by his/her product knowledge, business partnering skills, and overall ability to influence others.

Skills

• Project management skills
• Financial management
• Customer relationship management
• Strategic planning
• Collaborative working relationships

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Company Background

CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,100 employees with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information visit our website at https://www.circor.com/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.