Program Manager II

CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC•Downers Grove, IL

3h•$149,200 - $174,000•Onsite

About The Position

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation. CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland. CED's current salary range for this role is $149,200 - $174,000 annually. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. The Program Manager II will lead a business segment within the Program Management Office (PMO). This leadership requires the management of a group of interrelated projects to deliver a significant business outcome over a span of time. The Program Manager II will coordinate with multiple project managers, align project schedules and budgets, and ensure integration between projects. As an integral member of the PMO, the Program Manager II, will collaborate with PMO leadership to create standards, processes and delivery approaches to improve project performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, in Engineering or related discipline; MS or MBA preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification; or obtain within one year of placement
Minimum of 3 years’ Programs of Record (PoR) program management in Aviation/Aerospace/Defense industry
Lawful US Person (ITAR restriction)
Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment; appropriate sense of urgency in resolving challenges
Working experience with project and program management tools
Understanding of engineering principles combining hardware, software, and mechanical assembly, and systems engineering principles
Proficiency in project management methodologies such as project management planning, tracking, and adjustment
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
Solid working knowledge of FAR’s and DFAR’s
Risk identification and management
Formal and informal presentation skills include the creation and delivery of materials which convey timely and important information and data to leadership and other stakeholders
Develop and maintain business relationships
Excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgment, initiative and creativity
Excellent interpersonal communication, influencing, team leadership, and organizational skills
High degree of integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity
Intermediate skills related to computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite; experience with D365 and PWA is very helpful
Cross functionally collaborates on proposal generation, management and negotiation
Ability to travel up to 20% of time
Working knowledge of organizational constructs and dynamics, earned value management principles, manufacturing requirements planning, and business/proposal/contracts strategies

Nice To Haves

MS or MBA preferred
PMP Certification; or obtain within one year of placement
experience with D365 and PWA is very helpful

Responsibilities

Effectively lead the efforts of a cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to achieve program success
Execute program activities in accordance with established company program management procedures; organize program work utilizing the program plan and monitoring approach
Oversee cost, schedule and technical baseline within program constraints
Accountable for execution, stakeholder communication, and ensuring projects meet quality and delivery target
Drive Program Risk Management processes including mitigation plans and reports
Support proposal development activities
Support related business growth opportunities
Monitor and report all appropriate program expenditures
Review validity of schedules, budgets, risks and actions submitted by program teams and outside parties contributing to the program
Lead management, program team and customer meetings and document meeting minutes
Monitor actual progress, compare to baseline and report progress against schedule and budget as well as analyze and report trends and budget or schedule risk
Review contracts and solicitations to identify budget and schedule requirements and constraints and forecast the impact of proposed change
Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ensures 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Other duties / responsibilities as assigned by leadership