Microwave Program Director

TTM Technologies•Syracuse, NY

2d•$131,754 - $231,705•Hybrid

About The Position

The RF/Microwave Program Director is responsible for the Program Management and P&L for the RF/Microwave business within the Integrated Electronics division of TTM Technologies. This position is responsible for the execution of contract requirement and performance for the RF/Microwave businesses. Responsibilities include oversight of manufacturing, engineering, quality, facilities, purchasing, customer service, and production control as it relates to program performance and execution. The role is also responsible for strategy and growth of the RF/Microwave business including Business Development and Proposal strategy. Direct reports include a team of program management professionals. The role has matrixed support from business development/sales, engineering, manufacturing, human resources, finance, and IT. Performs a variety of tasks, leads and directs the work of others. This position is outward facing to TTM customers and internal to TTM leadership. The position may be remote based with travel up to 50%, onsite is preferred.

Requirements

Excellent communication and management skills
Program execution, preferable in the defense sector, focused on program execution, EAC’s, EVMS as applicable, and the ability to create a team focused on achieving goals
Problem solving where development of new solutions, methods, systems will result in a major impact on the company’s success.
Must be a highly organized and effective leader, communicator, decision maker and able to inspire teams to meet program objectives
Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all levels of the organization, including customers
Work collaboratively within a matrixed organization to ensure the program is properly resourced at all phases of the program with personnel that have the right skill sets and company values
Ability to implement own recommendations and see projects through to completion
Make recommendations and implement improvements to processes, increasing efficiency
Strong leadership characteristics, and demonstrated talent development skills
Maintains a working knowledge of the manufacturing processes & systems in order to communicate effectively with their external and internal customers
Strong working knowledge of industry standards, certifications, and requirements
Strong business acumen and comfort in enabling, participating in, and influencing business decisions
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business or related field.
10+ years of leadership experience in an Aerospace & Defense; manufacturing experience preferred; Experience with successful implementation of organizational change.
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the A&D electronics industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide the overall vision, strategy, and leadership for the business group and effectively communicates to the organization, as appropriate.
Sets the goals and objectives for the group, including orders, sales, growth, operating performance, budget, and others in support of the strategy.
Develop and communicate effective business plans and ROI analysis to support strategy and growth objectives.
Lead the development of market, product, and technology strategy which are consistent with the corporate strategic plan.
Work closely with the customer base, sales, marketing, and internal engineering resources, as appropriate, to insure the strategy is sound and to develop the plans to implement them.
Maintain a good understanding of the customer's new product and program development needs and insure clear dissemination of that information to appropriate personnel.
Lead a team of Program Managers to Develop and implement business plans, schedules, and budgets to meet the site goals and objectives.
Participate in required company planning sessions to develop the group’s short and long-term strategies, including technology and product road-maps.
Monitor and provide direction and leadership for assigned staff, to insure the progress of such plans, recommend and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Define program tasking/milestones and monitor adherence to program budgets, plans, and schedules.
Plan and allocate human and equipment resources to complete assigned objectives within schedule and budget commitments.
Be responsive to customer needs and insure customer satisfaction and product quality are of the highest priority.
Insure all direct reports and functions managed actively support quality and customer satisfaction.
Institute an atmosphere of continuous product improvement for all company personnel.
Maintain the necessary communications and cooperation with other company functions and business groups to support overall company goals and objectives.
Comply with and actively support Company policies and procedures such as equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, safety, ISO 9000, and ethical business practices.
Other related duties as assigned by manager.