What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at MILSCO LLC?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct communications, design, development, process integration and costing activities for large scale assigned programs from conception to commercialization
- Develop and manage project timelines, goals and targets; budgets and forecasts
- Coordinate all departments, suppliers and customers as necessary to facilitate successful program execution and resolution to program issues
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through the product development process
- Monitor project performance against project plans; expedite and adjust plans as required to meet deadlines
- Prepare reports on project status for communication to internal teams, management and customers
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Design or Engineering
- Three (3) or more years of experience in program or project management; manufacturing experience required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues, write clear and concise e-mails, and participate in meetings and presentations in English.
- Understanding of materials, manufacturing operations, process flow, inventory, costing etc.
- Proven experience managing multiple programs/projects at a given time
- Some travel is required, would be limited but about 15% per year, may include international travel.