Program Manager
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Location: Spokane, Washington
Job type: Permanent
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Sector: Manufacturing
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Overview:
Triumph Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, Triumph is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.
Triumph participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.
Responsibilities:
The program manager is responsible for the execution of one or more simultaneous products under development according to the released Product Life Cycle/Phase Review process from program approval through volume production
* Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
* Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
* Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
* Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
* Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
* Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
* Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.
* Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
* Tracks program against its schedule, budget and phase review objectives, reporting status to management on a regular basis and executive staff on an as needed basis.
* Develops and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated eventualities.
* Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
* Administers and lead production rate readiness reviews for customers.
Education:
* Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent years’ experience
Experience:
* 3-8 years in program management field or leadership position preferred.
* Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment or other high technology environment preferred.
* Ability to negotiate and administering contracts with customers desirable.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
* Able to demonstrate strong problem solving and analysis direction.
* Must work with and address customer inquiries and maintain customer focus.
* Able to demonstrate strong Project Management skills.
* Able to demonstrate personal effectiveness and credibility.
* Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills in a team environment.
* Able to learn and understand the technical capacity of the programs being managed.
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