Air Force Program Manager

Curtiss-Wright•Portland, OR

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Program Manager, you are responsible for the performance of significant PacStar programs. You are responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with your assigned programs and for supporting new business development by leading proposal efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university, with at least 4 years of project management or program related experience
Prior engineering/operations experience with current experience in project/program management
Strong understanding of and proven experience with project and change management principles
Proven management and leadership skills
Strong ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively
Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
Ability to break down complex inputs from senior leaders and experts into actionable plans/courses of action
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead team members from various disciplines
Excellent negotiating skills are frequently called upon as are the instincts necessary to keep customers satisfied while protecting the interests of the company
Outstanding problem-solving skills: able to identify issues and apply innovative thinking
Identify and manage program risks and opportunities and implement mitigation plans
Strong knowledge of program management best practices, risk management, contract management, financials, and ITAR regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Project
Must be US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is an asset
Smart Sheets, SAP, Agile PLM, Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred

Responsibilities

Define, launch, and drive mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives in Air Force/Space Force program(s)
Collaborate with stakeholders to define program schedules, develop work plans, assign responsibilities, and provide regular status updates
Lead the development and prioritization of business requirements
Resolve a wide range of issues in imaginative and practical ways
Create a method of change management, including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training, etc.
Responsible for complex program management tasks
Responsible for the development of standards and processes for scheduling, administration, and accounting
Define, acquire, and allocate budget and other resources necessary to accomplish program goals
Plan, direct, coordinate, administer, and execute both routine and complex projects and programs
Creating technical and management reports, with the assistance of other departments, and submitting them to customers
Prior experience in managing projects/programs in relations to the Defense industry
Leading multi-disciplinary teams in an organization for work performed on contracts and ensuring that the various outputs are timely, complete, and adhere to the terms and conditions
Creating technical and management reports, with the assistance of other departments, and submitting them to customers
Working closely with all departments to help achieve overall company objectives through teamwork and continuous improvement
Periodic travel to customer and supplier sites to support project execution and business development activities
Other duties as assigned