Program Manager

Summary of Duties:
The Program Manager has program performance and P&L responsibility for a small to medium complexity program. He/she is responsible for delivering the program objectives, managing program performance, risks, opportunities, and change control according to internal rules and processes

The Program Manager will provide leadership to a matrixed cross functional integrated program team (IPT), and drive continuous improvement using company root cause and corrective action processes. The Program Manager will report to a Business Unit, Division leader or Director of Programs. The Program Manager serves as the Customer(s) primary Point of Contact (POC).

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•Responsibility, Authority and full Accountability, including program P&L, for the successful execution and Customer Satisfaction of the Program under his/her leadership
•Responsible for the overall financial performance of the program
•Maintain the Business Case for the entire program life cycle
•Monitor and control program Non Recurring Expenses (NRE)
•Ensure profitability through Design To Cost (DTC) management
•Strong emphasis on Scope Control and Change Management
•Update program financials & determine root cause & corrective actions for variances
•Program bid, planning & control
•Develop estimate of non-recurrent & recurring costs targets
•Review customer requirements technical compliance matrix
•Create & maintain the program management plan
•Work with IPT to develop, baseline and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
•Analyze and prioritize tasks on the Critical Path throughout the program life cycle
•Support the S&OP meetings and coordinate the program medium to long range planning
•Ensure previous lessons learned are incorporated into program planning and control
•Identify and manage program (internal & external)
•Perform and maintain program risk & opportunity assessment ( quantitative and qualitative)
•Review the customer contract compliance and control scope
•Primary Point of Contact with customer over the entire program life cycle
•Communicate to customer the commitments of the BU

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Experience: Typically requires 6 years of project manager or project engineer experience in a commercial aerospace environment required. Basic Knowledge of program management methodologies and proven ability to manage complex projects
Computer Skills:
•Proficient with MS Project
•Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Other Skills:
•Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
•Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, leadership skills, organizational skills, ability to analyze & summarize information, financial acumen
•Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
•Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
•Degree in engineering
•Project Management certification (PMI, PMP, etc.)
•Experience with LEAN principles and continuous improvement

Description: Mid-level position within field.

Business travel up to 25% likely.