Job Description

SUMMARY:

Program Manager will plan, organize and direct company and supplier resources to ensure all assigned program cost and schedule milestones are met. Responsibilities include; management of schedules, design oversight, cost/benefit analysis, with involvement in development, test, certification, customer service, quality, reliability, and entry-into-service. The Program Manager is responsible to manage multiple projects at once, with different customers. The program manager has an ability to lead teams and works well in environment with significant time constraints and where decisions have a direct financial impact to the company.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Maintain and nurture relationship with customers
• Maintain action tracking registers
• Identify and manage program risks; technical, resources, financial or others
• Develop program management plans for each projects
• Ensure program are completed on-time and on budget
• Oversight of program configuration control activities and product specifications
• Provide support of supplier selection process during development
• Provide supplier oversight of critical components and systems for production, direct QA and Manufacturing teams based on program needs
• Support and coordinate preparation of statement of work, proposals, cost estimates and negotiation of contract terms of conditions with customers and suppliers
• Responsible to coordinate and chair customer meetings, SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR. Coordinate other internal meetings required to achieve program objective
• Establish resource plan and identify gaps. Support resource staffing.
• Coordinating activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Coordinate the implementation of engineering changes to existing production
• Regular interaction with company and supplier Senior Management as well as functional department management and staff
• Perform risk analysis and mitigate risks

Qualifications

SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• B.S. In Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of technical disciplines
• Between 5 to 8 years of experience.
• MBA and/or PMP qualification is ideal
• Experience in managing programs that have multiple phases from development to manufacturing (typically 6 to 18 months long).
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to manage customers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficient capability with MS Office & MS Project

 COMPETENCE & ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS:

• Detailed understanding of Program/Project Management processes and procedures
• Planning and organizing skills
• Team work
• Positive and Professional attitude
• Results oriented, ability to work under pressure,
• Detail oriented with high level of organizational skills
  • Time management and prioritization skills
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Strong technical understanding
  • Great project management and communication skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

Excellent benefit package: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/LTD, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Generous Paid Holidays, Vacation.