Program Manager

Job Overview
We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Program Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of designated aerospace projects to ensure that goals or objectives of those projects are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and within budget. The position serves as the customer advocate and ensures effective program management processes, schedule, cost, resources, risk, project change management, and commitments to customers are met.

Duties

• Performs a variety of complex tasks, relying on extensive experience and judgment, to plan and accomplish the job. These tasks encompass the full life of a program. The Manager is involved from early customer contact through program completion. The PM’s involvement includes all phases of program conception, terms and conditions, contractual agreements, design, development, manufacturing, test, fielding, accreditation, and initial logistic support. Some programs involve multiple units and can extend over many years.
• Support business development. New business may involve the application of existing product types and/or the development of new products. A high degree of creativity and latitude is required to accomplish this job. These activities involve working directly with potential customer personnel at mid and senior management levels to receive and set achievable program goals and requirements.
• The PM directs the development, production, and delivery of a detailed technical, contractual, and financial proposal, to meet the requirements of a Request for Proposal (RFP). The PM takes an active lead role in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes.
• Coordinates and monitors the schedule, cost, and technical performance of assigned programs.
• Ensures adherence to master production schedule and develops solutions to program problems.
• Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Leads the IPT and outlines work plans, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Prepares and reviews project status reports for management, client, OEM, or others.
• Confers with project engineering personnel and provides technical advice to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Exhibit and practice professional and courteous behavior while interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Interact within a cooperative environment through positive behavior, commitment to common goals, contribution to problem solving, communication of ideas and suggestions, and encouragement to other employees and departments.
• Accountable for the control and distribution of documents and/or equipment subject to export control restrictions and the security of ITAR materials, projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FSI products.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience with recent experience supporting a manufacturing organization is preferred. Prior program or significant project management experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business or a related field is preferred.
• Specialized knowledge of aerospace commercial or military contracting and procurement requirements and understanding of financial and labor cost systems and production processes.
• Thorough knowledge and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture.
• Excellent project management skills including successful leadership of projects from planning phase through completion.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• related: 5 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
• aerospace: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000