Program Director, EW, Avionics and Space

TTM Technologies•Remote - Texas, TX

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About The Position

The Program Director, EW, Avionics and Space, leads program management for all Electronic Warfare (EW), Avionics and Space programs within TTM Technologies’ Value Add Assembly product line and Integrated Electronics Business Unit. The role partners with manufacturing, engineering, quality, facilities, purchasing, customer service and production control to execute contract requirements and achieve program performance. It also leads business strategy and growth, including business development and proposal strategy, and manages a growing team of program management professionals while coordinating with matrixed support functions. The position provides strategic and operational leadership for the business group, sets objectives for orders, sales, growth, operating performance and budgets, and develops business plans and return-on-investment analyses. It leads market, product and technology strategy, maintains awareness of customer development needs, and directs program plans, schedules, budgets, resources and milestones. The Director is accountable for customer satisfaction, product quality, continuous improvement, staff development and coordination across the company. The position may be remote-based with travel up to 50%. Onsite work in Denver, Colorado; Stafford Springs, Connecticut; or Salem, New Hampshire is preferred. The role must comply with company export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR and OFAC requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or a related field.
At least 10 years of leadership experience in Aerospace and Defense.
Excellent communication and management skills.
Program execution experience, preferably in the defense sector, including program execution, EACs and EVMS as applicable.
Ability to solve problems and develop new solutions, methods or systems with significant impact on company success.
Strong organization, leadership, communication and decision-making abilities, including the ability to inspire teams to meet program objectives.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels, including with customers.
Ability to collaborate within a matrixed organization and ensure programs are properly resourced with personnel who have the appropriate skills and company values.
Ability to implement recommendations and see projects through to completion.
Ability to recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency.
Strong leadership characteristics and demonstrated talent-development skills.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems sufficient to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Strong working knowledge of industry standards, certifications and requirements.
Strong business acumen and comfort enabling, participating in and influencing business decisions.
Ability to comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR and OFAC.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Experience in the Aerospace and Defense electronics industry.

Responsibilities

Provide the overall vision, strategy and leadership for the business group and communicate it effectively.
Set group goals and objectives, including orders, sales, growth, operating performance and budget.
Develop and communicate business plans and return-on-investment analyses to support strategic and growth objectives.
Lead market, product and technology strategy in alignment with the corporate strategic plan, working with customers, sales, marketing and engineering.
Understand customers’ new product and program development needs and ensure that information is communicated to appropriate personnel.
Lead Program Managers in developing and implementing business plans, schedules and budgets to meet site goals and objectives.
Participate in company planning sessions to develop short- and long-term strategies, including technology and product roadmaps.
Monitor and direct assigned staff, track progress, and recommend and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Define program tasking and milestones and monitor adherence to program budgets, plans and schedules.
Plan and allocate personnel and equipment resources to meet schedule and budget commitments.
Respond to customer needs and ensure customer satisfaction and product quality are prioritized.
Ensure direct reports and managed functions support quality and customer satisfaction, and foster continuous product improvement.
Maintain communication and cooperation with other company functions and business groups in support of company goals.
Comply with and actively support company policies and procedures, including equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, safety, ISO 9000 and ethical business practices.
Follow export-control requirements, including identifying ITAR products, observing visitor-access procedures, understanding export requirements for shipments, and managing vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager.