Overview:
Calling all Aerospace Aces! Ready to soar to new heights as our Program Manager? Come lead the charge in the dynamic world of aerospace contracts and coordination. If you're passionate about precision, innovation, and pushing boundaries, this is your launchpad. Join our team and let's reach for the stars together!"

Program Manager

Summary

Coordinates and oversees activities related to execution of a contract or contract subset. Provides a single point of contact for program related inquiries. Facilitates interdepartmental cohesiveness between engineering, certification and supply chain and coordinates the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Provides the customer with a direct point of contact for contracts which are prototype in nature, technical and of moderate value.

· Facilitates team cohesiveness through strong communication, unity of purpose and commitment.

· Responsible for comprehending the Statement of Work and contract for assigned projects and ensuring that both GTI and the customer comply with both.

· Responsible for ensuring that assigned small- to mid-scale projects progress on schedule within budget and meet or exceed quality standards; this may include post-delivery support.

· Responsible for communicating concise and comprehensive program statuses and priorities to the program team.

· Organizes and facilitates contractual coordination and milestone meetings.

· Participates in, and guides, Change Order process and activity to approved thresholds for assigned projects.

· Keeps the customer and executive management informed of the current status of all significant aspects of each assigned project through program reviews, status reports, meetings, etc.

· Facilitates inter- and intra-departmental coordination to support project requirements.

· Provides planning and leadership which will minimize problems or conflicts and provide leadership in developing team-based solutions to problems as they arise.

· Coordinates with internal departments to ensure that the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals support project requirements.

· Oversees Modification Center activity and schedules.

· May negotiate revised delivery dates, costs or other proposal/contract parameters.

· Facilitates a positive relationship with customers.

· Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.

· Other duties as assigned.

Job Core Competencies

· – You pursue and win support for ideas, you display ability to influence key decision-makers, you achieve win-win outcomes, you use authority appropriately to accomplish goals, and you address divergent opinions.

· – You display a willingness to make decisions, you exhibit sound and accurate judgment, you support and explain reasoning for decisions, you include appropriate people in decision-making process, and you make timely decisions.

· – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, works in an organized manner.

· - Identifies problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, resolves problems in early stages, and works well in group problem solving situations.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.

· Strong communication, time-management and problem-solving skills.

· Must possess broad technical and certification knowledge.

· Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.

· Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

· Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management or project teams.

· Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

· Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.

· Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

· Demonstrated experience with Accounting, Database and Project Management software.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.

· Ability to travel as required.

· Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Ability to meet high expectations for meeting strict schedule, budget, and customer Statement of Work requirements.

· Ability to adapt to tailored processes designed for prototype engineering and integration.

· Broad and diverse knowledge of multiple disciplines with a high degree of complexity.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Engineering or a related discipline from four-year college or university and a minimum of six years related experience and/or training. Aerospace background and aircraft interior industry experience required.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $59.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 6 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bothell, WA (Required)

Work Location: In person