Program Manager, Manufacturing

Textron•Slidell, LA

About The Position

Textron Systems is seeking employees to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. It's expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join the Crewed Land Systems team as Program Manager. This role holds responsibilities for overseeing and managing the successful execution of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Pre-Production Development Program ensuring performance to scope, budget, and schedule requirements for assigned scope. This position directs all manufacturing-related phases of design and development of the ARV from inception to completion, including achievement of the transition to production. This role will establish readiness of the entire manufacturing value chain including internal and external operations for the required vehicles, blast hulls and system integration labs. The Program Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to deliver program performance and results.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of directly related experience required
Bachelor's Degree required in Engineering sciences or technical business management
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with engineering development, production and program execution of US Department of Defense programs desired
Project Management Institute (PMI) certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent desired

Responsibilities

Creates, implements and executes Manufacturing Plan per contract requirements
Leads efforts for major program reviews related to manufacturing and supply efforts including process verifications and supplier production readiness reviews
Places special emphasis on hull fabrication suppliers using friction stir welding techniques, to reduce performance risk and achieve quality objectives
Drives manufacturing quality assurance implementation and readiness for production
Creating, implementing, maintaining and executing program plans to achieve cost, schedule and quality objectives
Establishing the EVMS performance baseline for the program execution plans with the program and functional teams
Leading coordination with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure program requirements are met
Coordinates with other Program leaders to assure holistic design is accomplished for the entire product lifecycle to achieve end-user success
Detecting program issues and risks, and implementing corrective actions and mitigation strategies to realign efforts with project goals
Identifying program opportunities and defining a promotion plan
Participating, with Land Systems Contracts Manager and ARV Program Lead, in negotiation of contract changes
Serves as a Point of Contact with external and internal stakeholders, providing regular updates on program status, milestones, and potential challenges of assigned scope
Supports execution of new or continuing program capture pursuits and associated proposals as assigned
Ensure compliance with industry standards and program requirements
Coordinating large scale program forecasting, resource planning, and budgeting
Establishing and managing the program integrated master plan, milestones and schedules
Planning and measurement of program costs and performance with Earned Value Management methods
Adherence to established program processes and procedures
Preparation and Execution of program management reviews, agendas, minutes, and action item tracking
Consistent program update report outs to prominent leaders and customers
Driving program performance against defined contract requirements
Performing other tasks as assigned