Director, Program Management Office

Nevada Heat Treating LLC•Longmont, CO

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About The Position

Vitesse Systems is looking for a Director of Program Management to join the team! This is a multi-site role that can be based in Longmont, Colorado or Harbor City, California, overseeing long-term and day-to-day program operations, while supporting new business captures. The Director of Program Management is a key representative of Vitesse Systems to our customers and external partners, helping to drive growth and ensure excellence across our programs. About Vitesse Systems Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute. Our Core Values Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer. The Role The primary responsibilities of the Director of Program Management will be to collaborate closely with the General Manager to establish and execute both tactical and strategic company goals. The Director of Program Management will oversee the Program Management Team and be the primary interface with customers, as well as being accountable for driving the implementation of program schedule and flow down of customer requirements. They will be a key contributor to forecasting, planning, and implementing big-picture goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience
Minimum of 12 years of industry experience
At least 7 years of experience in space and/or missile and defense applications
Proven track record of managing programs and people successfully
5 + years of leadership experience, preferably in the PMO
Deep understanding of the market Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Project Required.
Passionate about delivering remarkable customer service
Ability to speak publicly in front of large groups.
Earned Value Management Experience Strong resource and priority management skills

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the General Manager on business objectives and serve as the site lead delegate when appropriate
Lead day-to-day and long-term program operations across multiple sites and multiple programs
Ensure program delivery maintains 98% OTD as it is currently holding
Serve as the program representative of Vitesse Systems to customers and external partners
Uphold policies and best practices throughout the company
Lead by example to reflect our Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Integrate employee performance management practices with the PMO.
Strategically engage employees in business objectives by understanding, developing, and empowering employee strengths.
Analyze and collaborate with internal key stake holders on capacity loading in the proposal and execution phases
Collaborate with outside resources to drive business partnerships
Supports schedule estimates for bids and quotes
Drives an earned value structure for measure program completion
Support the Innovation Center of Excellence, Advanced Planning Team, and Sales with manufacturability decisions
Research prospective programs to assess needed resources, and present plans for execution and implementation
Manages process of and is responsible for the flow down of customer requirements
Develops and maintain strong customer relationships
Collaborate with customer to define an achievable technical package that meets the customer needs
Research industry market strategies to drive company objectives and build business
Other responsibilities as assigned