PROGRAM MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the execution of one or more simultaneous programs under development or in production. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The program manager is responsible for the execution of one or more simultaneous programs under development according to the released Product Life Cycle/Phase Review process from program approval through volume production. 
2. The program manager is responsible for the execution of one or more simultaneous production released programs to meet delivery, quality, and performance requirements. 
3. Lead program teams and facilitate the communication and interaction among the functional representatives. 
4. Track program against its schedule, quality, budget and against phase review objectives, while reporting status to supervisor on a regular basis and executive staff on an as needed basis. 
5. Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated eventualities. 
6. Coordinate with customers, to provide necessary program status and obtain customer feedback. 
7. Lead program teams and facilitate the communication and interaction among the functional representatives. 
8. Regular attendance is required.
9. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work area.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor and provides direction for other positions on the team.

POSITION TYPE:

This is a Salaried-Exempt full-time position. 

TRAVEL:

Travel as required

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical or business discipline.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. MBA.
2. Ten years of experience in a Defense Industry or Automotive Industry is a plus.
3. Previous program management experience.
4. Experience in more than one of the following disciplines: development engineering, process engineering, finance, operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
2. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.