Job description
Manages and is accountable for the contract performance for divisional programs or a set of related projects to achieve programmatic business objectives throughout the program lifecycle. Serves as the customer advocate and ensures effective program management processes, schedule, cost, resources, risk, project change management, and commitments to customers are met.
Manages a program or combination of programs of broad scope and complexity. Programs typically are for a large or a diverse set of customers, market segment(s) or product line(s). Program scope is generally evaluated based on non-recurring engineering cost of the program(s).
Has regular interaction with customers and Division team leaders; coordination may cover multiple sites or may cross divisions. Typically reports to division staff or a business team leader. May provide overall program management for a small division or site.
MUST HAVES
Experience with new product development from customer requirements. Be the voice for the customer to make sure schedule, cost, risk, project change management, and commitments to customers are met.
Must have experience with MSP Project
PMP certification highly needed, if not must obtain within 6 months
Must be a strong PM with drives processes, cost schedules, production processes
Aerospace HUGE plus! Need someone that understands manufacturing like Automotive. No IT.
No Hybrid or Remote. Get every other Friday off.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Engineering, Sciences, Business or a related field; and prior program or significant project management experience. PMP certification required, typically within 6 months of assignment; advanced degree (MS/MBA) and additional certifications (e.g. PgMP, PMI-RMP) preferred.
· Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through ten or more years of related work experience, including four or more years leading multiple projects/programs of varying complexity and scope and direct leadership of teams. Prior cross-functional and business experience preferred.
· Expert knowledge and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture.
· Ability to effectively demonstrate business skills and lead multiple projects, professional staff, and cross-functional matrixed teams.
· Thorough knowledge of industry practices and the marketplace associated with fielded product or service.
· Specialized knowledge of aerospace commercial or military contracting and procurement requirements and understanding of financial and labor cost systems and production processes.
· Proficient in the use of business applications software and the ability to use specialized project management and financial applications.
· Skilled at analyzing and interpreting complex policies, contractual language, and financial reports
· Ability to respond to and negotiate with customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Skilled at communicating and presenting program information to various levels of management, customers, and/or suppliers.
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