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Program Manager Aerospace Products

Job Description

Job Title: Program Manager, Aerospace Products

Department: Program Management

Reports To: Vice President of Program Management

Summary

Due to the volume of new contracts for various programs, and the continued increase in production delivery volume, Program Manager positions are required. The position carries considerable responsibility. Program Manager is expected to be able to handle coordination and status monitoring on all contracts for their customer. The Program Manager will interface with all organizations within CHI, to see customer expectations are met. Exceptional organizational and communication skills are expected.

Job Skills:

The successful Program Manager will manage multiple programs with a combined value of up to $20M annual sales and/or individual programs valued at over $5M annual sales. The PM will lead a team of engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance disciplines, while being accountable for the planning, execution of all aspects of CHI programs. The successful candidate will have responsibility for managing all technical, financial, contractual and schedule aspects of multiple programs.

Responsibilities:

* Lead a cross functional team of associates with a wide range of skill sets, ensuring roles and responsibilities of all team members are coordinated and executed.
* Directs the development, integration, implementation, and overall management of programs assigned.
* Has medium to advanced experience in financial management, procurement, and risk management.
* Has performed product life cycle costing, cost/benefit analysis, tradeoff studies, value analysis and waste reduction initiatives with evidence of development and execution.
* Regularly communicates program information internally and externally through formal and informal presentations and correspondence.
* Ensures program-wide focus on safety, reliability, cost, schedule and adequacy of systems, procedures and people for long term success. Able to coach and train less experienced employees.
* Able to evaluate data, develop recommendations, and obtain approval from executive management.
* Identifies, qualifies, and presents new business initiatives with current customers to corporate and senior business executives, for both domestic and international business pursuits.
* Coordinates all programmatic activities, to include: proposal preparation, initial kickoff meetings, proposal schedules, corporate and sub-contract teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, teaming assignments, and financial terms/conditions of contracts.
* Maintains status reports of programs and customer commitments and monitors technical performance, schedule and cost.

Knowledge, Skills & Requirements:

* Must have technical experience with at least 10 years PM experience.
* Degree in technical field is preferred.
* Must be highly adept in presentation skills and be comfortable in presenting company/program/technical information to internal management and external customers.
* Demonstrated ability to lead people and provide overall leadership to program team while driving technical excellence.
* Strong understanding of technical business-experience in an environment where the focus of the business is providing technical solutions.
* Highly developed organizational skills; able to plan effectively and give direction to people.
* Able to manage a variety of Bid and Proposal efforts.
* Has advanced skills in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Power Point, EVMS and Project Scheduling.
* Must be a United States Citizen or have current Green Card Status.

Success Factors:

1. Manage programs for on-time delivery of finished goods under or at specified budget.
* Work with customers to define requirements; will be the primary contact on status of performance.
* Will demonstrate knowledge of pricing & proposals.
* Will lead a cross functional team of technicians and engineers with a wide range of skill sets, ensuring that roles and responsibilities (as set by the customer) of all team members are well understood and executed.
* Will lead people and provide overall leadership to program team.

2. Increase follow-on business with existing customers by at least 5% annually.
* Anticipates and fulfills existing customer needs to ensure their satisfaction and continued business.
* Regularly communicates program information to the customer through formal presentations (requires travel up to 10%).
* Regularly communicates status of programs to internal senior management
* Maintain open communication lines with customers through weekly phone calls, e-mails, etc in order to promote a positive and informed partnership.

3. Adhere to established guidelines for the Bid & Proposal Process.
* Will spearhead new proposal efforts by establishing proposal outlines and task assignments required to meet proposal deadlines and track via MS Project.
* Conduct Bid/No Bid meetings for all incoming new proposals.
* Will gather data from all areas, assemble proposals, and conduct editing and formatting as necessary.

4. Complete at least two job related training events during the first year of employment

Demonstrated experience in:

1. Developing close relations with customer buyers and IPT leads and serve as primary POC.

2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work independently and with teams across a broad spectrum of positions and personalities, and customers.

3. Project scheduling skills, the ability to develop achievable schedules (with the help of Engineering and Production) for coordination of CHI activities and customer monitoring.

4. Composites raw materials and processes knowledge a positive

6. Program cost control, understanding of COS elements.

Qualifications
1. Technical Degree (BS in Engineering preferred).
2. MBA Degree or PMP certificate desired.
3. 10 years experience in manufacturing environment, composites preferred.
Performance Objectives
1. Proven ability to act as the primary point of contact for the customer, support their requirements for information and status, while supporting the technical requirements of the job.
2. Proven ability to review a complex manufacturing process (preferably composite), provide meaningful suggestions for improvement, and manage the implementation of those improvements.

PCC Structurals is committed to a diverse workforce. As Equal Opportunity Employer, VEVRAA Federal Contractor, affirmative action employer we provide equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations and ordinances "Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Status/VEVRAA Federal Contractor". Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as PCC Structurals desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. PCC Structurals complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contactfor assistance. PCC Structurals is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor committed to providing priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. PCC Structurals complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please visit javascript:void(0); javascript:void(0);

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