Program Manager
Company: Standex
Location: New Berlin
Posted on: September 24, 2024
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Job Description:
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Division GM/Operations, the Program Manager will
manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to
ensure that cost, schedules, and performance goals are met. Lead
all meetings associated with new product introductions (kick-off to
project close). Provide interface, communication, and coordination
with internal and external customers on matters about existing
contracts and bid/proposal activities.
Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to
ensure that cost, schedules, and performance goals are met
Lead all meetings and the new product development team for assigned
customer products
Provide interface, communication, and coordination with internal
and external customers on matters about existing contracts and
bid/proposal activities
Participate as a team member or leader in bid and proposal
activities. Ensure that the requirements of the request for
proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of
bids/proposals
Support new business opportunities in coordination with Business
Development
Represent management at program reviews, meetings/calls, seminars,
etc.
Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations.
While representing the Company's interests, ensure that all
government regulatory guidance is adhered to
Develop and implement plans/schedules to execute new
contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and contract budgets for labor,
material, travel, and purchased services
Formally identifies, assesses, monitors, and mitigates risk
throughout the program life cycle. Obtains management approval
before making decisions that will cause deterioration of
established programs, cost, and schedule objectives
Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from
budget and/or schedules are evident. Seek senior management
assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they
arise
Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and
informal basis and present them to senior management
Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters
involving contract execution. Coordinate with other departments on
the resolution of contractual problems with the customer.
Coordinate with Business Development on issues about contract
requirements, changes, and interpretations
Assure that the conduct of contract requirements is executed by
appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures
Provide leadership to the program team. Assures communications and
cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict
Assure timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all
obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly
recorded
Understand and develop leading versus lagging indicators
Develop and execute program corrective action strategies
Develop and understand principles of program planning (developing
BOMs, basis of estimate, etc)
Understand lean and process improvement principles to integrate
OpEx throughout the new product introduction cycle
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values,
and culture of the organization
What You'll Bring
Engineering degree or combination of process engineering work
experience and education
Minimum of 10 yrs. relevant experience in program management for
Tier 1 sheet manufacturers in the commercial aviation industry
Knowledge and demonstrated use of program management tools and
procedures
Solid leadership and management skills in cross-functional teams,
particularly "influence management, conflict resolution"
Experience the total program cycle: development to sustainment
Experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program
progress, productivity, and variance analysis
Excellent customer interface skills
Knowledge and experience working within AS9100 Quality Management
System
What We Value
Proven leadership experience growing and developing a
high-performing program team for sheet metal manufacturers
supporting the commercial aviation industry.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills; a
succinct verbal and written communication style. Good listener.
Humility, integrity, and respect; the unique ability to balance a
general counsel's need to be self-assured with the equally
important need to communicate and manage effectively to appropriate
outcomes.
Astute, with strong business acumen and the pragmatic ability to
recognize the business consequences of legal advice.
Strategic and innovative thinker who can develop and articulate a
clear understanding of the program's strategy from all perspectives
and find creative solutions to complex problems in the face of
imperfect information.
Keywords: Standex, Waukesha , Program Manager, Executive , New Berlin, Wisconsin
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