Program Administrator

Blue Marble Communications • Poway, CA

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About The Position

The Program Administrator (PA) is responsible for program execution using best planning practices and exceptional communication to translate deadlines and customer/internal needs to the internal team. The PA is also responsible for program planning, schedule/budget development and sustainment, issues escalation, etc. The PA must have an aptitude and eagerness to learn, speak up when problems arise, and follow the process. The PA must be a self-starter with great time management skills and very strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience
• Must be a US Person (This position has export control and security-related requirements that mandate attention to the citizenship status of any potential candidate and necessitates that the individual either be a United States Citizen, Permanent Resident of the United States, or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum by the United States Government.)
• Highly self-motivated and proactive
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization
• Excellent expository writing and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills, including confidential information
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering is preferred
• Experience with ERP, especially SAP or SAP B1, preferred
• Basic knowledge of the AS9100 Quality Management System is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop plans, including budgets and schedules, to meet contractual/internal requirements
• Monitor and report performance against plans to ensure that contractual/internal, cost, and schedule objectives are met
• Interface between Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing to identify constraints, and develop plans that meet customer and internal needs
• Engage in process improvement projects with interconnecting departments to ensure positive, clear communication of priorities
• Plan, prioritize, execute, follow up, and anticipate changes
• Participate in reviews (e.g. design, manufacturing, etc.) and proposal efforts
• Mitigate risks and anticipate potential complications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level