Program Manager III

TTM Technologies • Syracuse, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com The Program Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities to complete assigned projects that are of moderate complexity/value to ensure that projects are completed within prescribed contractual requirements, time frames, and funding parameters. Assists the designated Program Manager while leading smaller, less complex projects with management oversight. Serves as a customer point of contact for assigned programs and supports day-to-day execution of project tasks. Prepares proposals in response to requests for proposals that specify the statement of work to be accomplished and the contractual requirements that are received from potential customers. Prepares unsolicited proposals based on an understanding of customer needs. This is a full-time position in which the candidate will be expected to work onsite in our Syracuse, NY location. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• Security clearance, or ability to attain a clearance, highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with leading A&D customers
• Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational and functional boundaries
• Strong leadership and time management skills; ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead teams, delegate effectively, and achieve results through others
• Ability to recognize team strengths and motivate performance to achieve desired results
• Ability to make quality decisions quickly and under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to handle internal negotiations for resources and priorities
• Ability to guide teams through routine issues and identify barriers, involving appropriate resources for resolution
• Implement own recommendations and see projects through to completion
• Recommend and implement improvements to processes increasing efficiency
• Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately; to organize facts and figures; good mathematical skills
• Conduct meetings to negotiate, explain, persuade, or present information
• Good written and verbal communication skills; experience presenting information to Sr. Leadership teams
• Strong listening skills and ability to run effective meetings
• React quickly to day-to-day problems with timely solutions
• Have good reading vision, hearing perception, able to speak clearly, fine motor skills
• Effective team leader with ability to collaborate across organizational and functional boundaries
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (EE, EET, ME, MET) preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of relevant Program Management experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry experience preferred.
• Preferred Certification: PMI certification

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities to complete assigned projects that are of moderate complexity/value to ensure that projects are completed within prescribed contractual requirements, time frames, and funding parameters, which involves:
• Assisting the designated Program Manager and leading smaller, less complex projects with management oversight
• Leading cross-functional teams through established Program Management processes and managing day-to-day project tasking
• Developing plans that lay out all engineering to be completed with related deadlines, the integration of engineering into the manufacturing process, and the costs associated with the project
• Maintaining project plans regularly and providing status reports to supervisor/manager and customers
• Monitoring project progress against staffing plans, identifying resource constraints, and recommending solutions or workarounds
• Managing project risks and opportunities; tracking progress and reporting status
• Ensuring problems and issues are addressed using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis; implementing corrective actions
• Interacting with customers to maintain a high level of effective communications and resolve problems and issues as these arise.
• Preparing and sending status reports to the customer and to management.
• Serving as a customer point of contact as assigned
• Planning and managing the activities of a cross-functional project team.
• Assigning work and ensuring that it is completed on time.
• Analyzing and resolving problems that threaten the successful completion of the project
• Participating in or leading project meetings and design reviews, tracking progress of day-to-day commitments
• Coordinating the transition of the newly developed product into product support for warranty administration
• Prepares proposals in response to requests from customers that specify the statement of work to be accomplished and the contractual requirements that are received from potential customers or prepares unsolicited proposals based on an understanding of customer needs. This activity involves:
• Researching and developing the costs to complete the project based on interaction with all areas that would be involved in the project, such as Marketing, Engineering, Testing, Production Control, and others
• Generating plans to establish time frames, negotiation limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and the allocation of available resources
• Completing a financial analysis to support pricing and profitability objectives
• Providing inputs into cost models and supporting budget planning and financial tracking activities
• Presenting proposals to the customer and securing the order
• Aiding in new business development by supporting proposal efforts as needed
• Utilizing and following standard project scheduling and planning tools per 209-000.00, TTM ISO-9002, and AS9100 requirements
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and programs regarding safety, security, ISO, EEO, OSHA, and the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Aiding in the development of junior Program Management personnel by providing coaching, guidance, and training as assigned
• Resolving or escalating issues in a timely manner, involving management and project teams as needed
• Performs other duties as directed

Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees