Program Manager

Crane Company • Burbank, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is hiring a Program Manager at its Burbank, California location. The Program Manager leads cross-functional business, technical, and operations teams and is accountable for the overall success of assigned product development programs. Responsibilities extend from customer proposals and program inception through qualification testing, certification compliance, production readiness reviews, and transition to production. Program success is measured by customer satisfaction, achievement of schedule milestones, and adherence to recurring and non-recurring cost targets.

The role reviews customer proposals and change requests, supports bid packages and internal appropriation requests, develops and maintains program plans and resource-loaded schedules, and leads Integrated Product Teams. The Program Manager coordinates product reviews, customer communications, supply chain and operations activities, and the transition of products into full-scale production. The role also manages scope, cost, schedules, issues, risks, and program metrics, and presents progress information to stakeholders and customers.

The position is based in a standard office environment within a manufacturing setting. Work may involve exposure to noise, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes, and may require personal protective equipment. Travel may be up to 10%. The role involves substantial visual concentration and computer use; sitting is approximately 80% and standing approximately 20%, with lifting and pushing up to 20 pounds.

The position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where such access is required, only US Persons will be considered, consistent with ITAR requirements. Candidates must complete a satisfactory background check. FAA-sensitive positions require participation in a random drug test pool.

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of experience in Program Management or a related project management position.
• Expertise in Program Management philosophies and processes.
• Sufficient technical aptitude to understand design and production processes related to Crane Aerospace & Electronics products.
• Basic leadership skills, results focus, customer service orientation, action orientation, planning and organizing, teamwork and cooperation, business acumen, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other PC-based office tools.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a technical field, preferably aerospace.
• MBA or comparable advanced management degree.
• Formal training in Program and/or Systems Management (PMI or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate technical and business aspects of customer requests for proposals and change requests.
• Support and lead elements of customer bid packages and internal project appropriation requests, including coordination and review of statements of work, technical proposal requirements compliance, engineering cost estimates, and program schedules.
• Create, monitor, and update detailed program plans defining the processes and activities needed to meet customer milestones and deliverables within Crane process guidelines.
• Lead, manage, and motivate Integrated Product Teams, effectively utilizing personnel from company functional groups.
• Coordinate in-house product reviews to ensure designs are manufacturable, meet cost targets, and satisfy customer specifications.
• Develop and ensure adherence to standard processes and procedures throughout all program phases.
• Coordinate with supply chain and operations team members on new product introduction and hardware delivery requirements.
• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships through frequent oral and written communication.
• Coordinate customer-required technical and program progress reviews.
• Proactively manage project scope so that only agreed-upon work is delivered; document and obtain approval for scope changes through the change management process.
• Monitor and control non-recurring engineering costs during design and development, and maintain focus on the initial business model and recurring product cost targets.
• Develop and maintain detailed resource-loaded program schedules, communicate schedules to stakeholders, and prioritize resources and tasks to meet key milestones.
• Identify, track, manage, and help resolve program issues.
• Identify and manage program risks and help mitigate technical, schedule, and cost risks through a standardized process.
• Facilitate an orderly transition from engineering design and development to full-scale production through a production readiness review process.
• Define and collect program metrics and present them through standardized program reviews or audits, communicating progress to core teams, leadership, and customers.
• Perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or management.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following the start date.
• 15 days of paid time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement, eligible after 6 months of employment.
• Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level