Senior Manager, Programs - Defense Engineering

Senior Manager, Programs – Defense Engineering

An exciting and challenging career opportunity to be part of a team as a working Senior Manager, Programs!

Location: Newtown, PA

Salary Range: $165,700.00 - $210,000.00 per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Pennsylvania. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off | 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing | Health and Wellness Benefits | Learning and Development Opportunities | Referral Program | Competitive Pay | Recognition | Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Inclusive & Supportive Culture

YOUR CHALLENGE

As a Senior Manager within the PMO, you will have the primary role in ensuring program technical, cost and schedule contract commitments are satisfied on contracts ranging from $1M to $20M. You will lead integrated product teams in achieving contract commitments, driving performance of all. You will be the single point of program leadership, be responsible for assigning and monitoring technical, cost and schedule objectives, and the primary customer POC. This position requires leadership of engineering, manufacturing, planning, quality, contract and finance resources to complete all program tasks. In addition to serving as the Program Manager on contracts you will also lead the Program Management office consisting of a team of ~5 Program and Project Managers.

Program Management Office Leadership Responsibilities:

• Establish structure, process and accountability culture in the Program Management Office centered around achievable program plans, risk management, schedule adherence and on-budget performance while achieving revenue, profitability and working capital objectives of the business unit.

• Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

• Proactively manage customer escalations with clear and executable mitigation/recovery plans

Program Management Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with Engineering, Operations, and support organizations to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor costs, schedules, and technical performance.

• Hold program and proposal Kick-off Meetings, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule.

• Manage, coordinate and control Work Plan execution to achieve technical, cost and schedule objectives

• Lead multi-disciplinary program teams and regular meetings to monitor and drive progress toward objectives while anticipating and taking corrective action in problem areas before they occur.

• Take a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems. Report potential problems to upper management.

• Review and control cost, including the coordination and certification of Estimate at Complete

• Maintain effective customer communications, ensuring that all customer requirements and expectations are addressed effectively

• Ensure pertinent written records are maintained that document all agreements / commitments related to the project.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business preferred (or equivalent).

• 5-15 years experience in Aerospace and Defense program management.

• 2 or more years people management experience

• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and manage detailed program budgets

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems and Risk Management

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures for a high complexity product line

• Prior engineering/operations experience with current experience in program management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions

• Strong customer relationship experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information to diverse internal and external audiences

• Project Management Professional Certification is an asset

• US citizen and able to obtain and mainta