Director, Program Management

Stark Aerospace•Columbus, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Strategic Role Lead the Program Management organization and contribute to maturing our program management processes and procedures to support rapid growth Work with VP of Program Management and individual Program Managers to drive ramp up execution and rapid expansion of production lines for major programs Work with VP of Program Management and Senior Leadership team to integrate manufacturing, facilities, supply chain, and operations into individual program IPTs. Apply Lean Six Sigman principles (Green or Black Belt a plus). Pursue continuous improvement in processes and program delivery. Project Planning and Scheduling Develop a detailed project planning process outlining all phases, tasks, milestones, and deliverables. Create a corporate wide resource allocation planning process and execute regular reviews with senior leadership Assists in the preparation of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts. Team Management Assemble and lead the Program Management organization, ensuring that all team members are clear on their tasks and responsibilities. Formalize and mature program management processes and obtain buy-in to execute across all programs Foster a collaborative team environment and resolve conflicts Schedules program management reviews ensuring standardized information Works collaboratively with all employees throughout the organization. Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules. Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and training to team members as needed. Budget and Cost Management Work with Program management organization to develop and manage the project budget, ensuring costs are kept within agreed limits by monitors labor, material, overhead, and other costs related to programs. Develop Earned Value Management processes and implement within the Program financial processes Work with Program Managers to monitor and control project expenditures and ensure efficient use of resources. Handle any budget -related issues, present along with the Program Manager in change mitigation plans to senior leadership and make necessary adjustments. Risk Management Work with the Program Management organization to identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies Ensure risks are monitored throughout the project lifecycle and take proactive measures to address them Ensure there are contingency plans in place for critical risks Communicate status of critical risks and their mitigation plans to senior leadership team Change Management Work with the individual Program Managers to identify and manage any charges to the project scope, schedule, or resources. Ensure that changes are properly documented, communicated, and approved. Work with the individual Program Managers to mitigate the impact of changes on the project Compliance and Governance Ensure adherence to organizational policies, standards, ITAR, and regulatory requirements. Support CMMC familiarity and compliance. Implement quality control processes and conduct regular reviews. Address quality issues promptly. Supervisory Responsibilities This position is responsible for supervising the Program Management organization comprised of Program Managers, Project Managers, and our export compliance team Work Environment This position primarily works in an office environment. Physical Demands This position is often sedentary. However, the employee often is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required for this position include sufficient visual acuity to read written documents and computer monitors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and technical experience
Demonstrated experience in project management using the principles and tools for measuring project/program success
PMP, PgMP, or similar certification required
Advanced knowledge of MS Office including MS Project
Minimum of 10 plus years of experience as a Program Manager in a DOD environment managing large scale projects is required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
Excellent verbal an written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills
Demonstrated abilities to organize a program team with strong attention to detail and accuracy
must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 U.S.C.6010

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates with experience in industry
Lean Six Sigman Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the Program Management organization and contribute to maturing our program management processes and procedures to support rapid growth
Work with VP of Program Management and individual Program Managers to drive ramp up execution and rapid expansion of production lines for major programs
Work with VP of Program Management and Senior Leadership team to integrate manufacturing, facilities, supply chain, and operations into individual program IPTs
Apply Lean Six Sigman principles (Green or Black Belt a plus)
Pursue continuous improvement in processes and program delivery
Develop a detailed project planning process outlining all phases, tasks, milestones, and deliverables
Create a corporate wide resource allocation planning process and execute regular reviews with senior leadership
Assists in the preparation of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts
Assemble and lead the Program Management organization, ensuring that all team members are clear on their tasks and responsibilities
Formalize and mature program management processes and obtain buy-in to execute across all programs
Foster a collaborative team environment and resolve conflicts
Schedules program management reviews ensuring standardized information
Works collaboratively with all employees throughout the organization
Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules
Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and training to team members as needed
Work with Program management organization to develop and manage the project budget, ensuring costs are kept within agreed limits by monitors labor, material, overhead, and other costs related to programs
Develop Earned Value Management processes and implement within the Program financial processes
Work with Program Managers to monitor and control project expenditures and ensure efficient use of resources
Handle any budget -related issues, present along with the Program Manager in change mitigation plans to senior leadership and make necessary adjustments
Work with the Program Management organization to identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies
Ensure risks are monitored throughout the project lifecycle and take proactive measures to address them
Ensure there are contingency plans in place for critical risks
Communicate status of critical risks and their mitigation plans to senior leadership team
Work with the individual Program Managers to identify and manage any charges to the project scope, schedule, or resources
Ensure that changes are properly documented, communicated, and approved
Work with the individual Program Managers to mitigate the impact of changes on the project
Ensure adherence to organizational policies, standards, ITAR, and regulatory requirements
Support CMMC familiarity and compliance
Implement quality control processes and conduct regular reviews
Address quality issues promptly
Supervising the Program Management organization comprised of Program Managers, Project Managers, and our export compliance team