Manufacturing Program Manager

Saab•East Syracuse, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Saab's U.S. Surveillance division in East Syracuse, NY is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM) to support the Manufacturing organization. In this role, you will help ensure assigned programs meet or exceed schedule and financial objectives, all deliverables comply with customer technical requirements and Saab Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all milestones and deliverables are completed on schedule. The successful candidate will report to the Manager of Manufacturing Program Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in project management, manufacturing project management, and/or operations.
Experience with cost accounting and reporting.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Visio, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint).
Ability to multitask, stay highly organized, and demonstrate strong time management skills with a continuous desire to learn.
Proactive with the ability to follow up on action items and requests.
Results-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a defense contract manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage program schedules and budgets with an in-depth understanding of key manufacturing metrics and financial practices.
Collect and report project status to internal stakeholders and customers.
Lead meetings and effectively present results and program updates to internal and external customers during technical and program reviews.
Support and manage subcontract management, purchasing, and program resource planning.
Ensure compliance with Saab Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Interface with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Configuration Management (CM), Quality Assurance (QA), and Purchasing organizations.
Generate, track, and maintain program action items and risks using program management tools.
Work with Operations to plan and coordinate manufacturing activities for assigned projects.
Develop an understanding of Saab's core competencies and products.
Develop an in-depth understanding of Saab's program management SOPs and Saab's Oracle-based ERP tools (e.g., finance, procurement, and manufacturing).