Program Manager II

VACCO Industries•South El Monte, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned programs from inception to completion. Will act as primary customer contact for program activities leading program review sessions to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of the contract.

Requirements

Proven record of program management with capability to develop integrated program plans, master schedules including critical path analysis, development of work breakdown structures, budget preparation and program cost analysis (Earned Value Management techniques preferred).
Strong communications skills, both oral and written, to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
Understanding of Finance, Operations and Contracts.
Working knowledge of Government contracts - Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Proficient in the use of MS software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Project required.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Program Management experience in an aerospace environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to communicate with Customers, Suppliers and internal Departments.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
PMP certification

Responsibilities

Plan all program activities for assigned programs, including detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Integrated Master Plan/Schedule (IMP/IMS), estimating, resource planning, financial and contractual requirements.
Execute programs utilizing the full range of Program Management skills and tools, to meet customer and internal requirements for cost, schedule and performance.
Provide effective direction, leadership and team building by prioritizing and delegating work assignments, developing and maintaining program plans that identify work scope, schedules, milestones and program team members.
Prepare written and verbal reports to management regarding cost and schedule variances.
Establish risk assessments and management plans to ensure all risks are identified and mitigated.
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness; taking corrective actions to mitigate deviations to the program plans implementing changes required for improvement.
Monitor program schedule commitments including arranging and chairing program reviews, technical coordination meetings and design reviews as required, preparing and delivering effective presentations for internal and external review.
Prepare monthly Estimates to Complete (ETCs) and Earned Value (EV) to Finance/Management on all major programs (programs in excess of $100k).
Conduct internal reviews with management on major programs.
Direct interaction with functional departments i.e. Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Quality Assurance and Sales & Marketing.
Maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction through effective communication of program schedule and status.