Responsibilities:

The Program Manager will support the strategy and execution of a portfolio of defense products, sold to domestic and international customers. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for external customers and is responsible for maximizing results in terms of on-time delivery, quality, and cost.

• Provides leadership and is responsible for the achievement of delivery milestones
• Creates and supports proposal development, contract negotiations, and contract award
• Serves as the customer point of contact
• Anticipates and advises the customer on status
• Facilitates internal & external communication
• Is the voice of the customer to keep the team focused on contractual commitments
• Performs project planning and kick-off
• Maintains accurate program schedules for assigned programs
• Tracks and reports project status / performance (internal reporting / program reviews)
• Advises Segment Director on commitment changes, scope changes, or technical issues
• Work with Business Development Managers in identifying & capturing new program opportunities
• Participate in and lead elements of strategic initiatives across the product segment

Requirements:

• BS in a technical or business discipline
• 6+ years of experience, in the Aerospace and Defense industry in functions such as technical sales, project engineering, business administration and/or program management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite software.
• Solid understand of Program and Project Management.
• Fundamental knowledge of financial concepts such as sales, gross margin, operating income, balance sheets, and working capital.
• Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing concepts such as root cause & corrective action, six sigma, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior ordnance and explosives background