Sr. Program Manager

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Job Title:                              Sr. Program Manager                                     FLSA Classification:          Exempt

Required Education:       Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Experience            Preferred Education:      Masters Degree

Degree Field:                     Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Eng. Management)                                 

Required Work Experience:  6-8 Years Relevant Project Management experience in Aerospace and Defense

Broad Function:   Leads design team via PM Process map and responsible for day-to-day project tasking. Responsible for meeting Program customer requirements, cost goals, and schedule. Provides direction, leadership and development for assigned teams.  Customer Point of Contact and can manage Tier 1 customers. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Business Management & Program Execution

• Utilizes & follows standard project scheduling and planning tools in accordance with TTM Program Management processes, TTM ISO-9002, & AS9100 requirements.
• Develops high-level plans to meet both project and product cost targets.  Reports progress to appropriate management levels.
• Participates in or leads project meetings and design reviews, and tracks progress of day to day commitments
• Monitors project progress vs. staffing plan and reports any resource constraints.
• Make recommendations on changes or work-arounds.
• Ensures that problems and issues are dealt with in a structured manner, using accepted problem solving and root cause analysis. Ensures appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• Is responsible for ensuring all known or potential risks are identified and mitigation and retirement activities are incorporated into the project plan.  Incorporates the documented project management process into all projects.
• Responsible for the accuracy/validity of cost models, and sets costs targets, management reserves are established and implemented. Responsible for assigned program commitments and financial objectives are obtained.
• Typical Project/program Scope is ~$5M or less

Team Leadership

• Provides aid and mentorship in the development of Project Management I & II personnel by providing coaching, guidance, and training as assigned or required. 
• Demonstrates an ability to lead and achieve results through others, leveraging each member’s strengths.
• Possesses strong influencing skills to effectively delegate tasks to the project team and support functions.
• Takes personal responsibility for success & always steps up to take the lead.
• Able to lead project teams and continually reassess projects against goals and make necessary changes.
• Demonstrates the ability to motivate their team to achieve optimal results. Leverages each member's strengths, and provides recognition of accomplishments to maximize overall results.
• Demonstrates ability to make quality decisions without negative impact on others.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate appropriately to the project team and support functions.
• Successfully negotiates for internal resources and priorities with positive results.
• Successfully demonstrates ability to independently guide teams through complex issues. Identifies barriers and involves appropriate resources to resolve issues.
• Capable of developing and executing effective complex plans; identifying obstacles and issues and communicating to get things resolved.
• Ability to lead team, in collaboration with Quality Engineering, through structured problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis resulting in correct identification and resolution of the root cause.
• Actively pursues opportunities to expand job-related knowledge.
• Strong understanding of the product's operation and key performance parameters, as well as the processes and materials used to manufacture responsible products. Basic understanding of