Program Manager

Ensign-Bickford Industries•Simsbury, CT

17h

About The Position

EBAD seeks a Program Manager supporting our Warfighter market segment. This position is located in Simsbury, CT or Graham, KY and reports to the Director, Warfighter. Responsibilities: The Program Manager will support the strategy and execution of a portfolio of defense products, sold to domestic and international customers. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for external customers and is responsible for maximizing results in terms of on-time delivery, quality, and cost. Provides leadership and is responsible for the achievement of delivery milestones Creates and supports proposal development, contract negotiations, and contract award Serves as the customer point of contact Anticipates and advises the customer on status Facilitates internal & external communication Is the voice of the customer to keep the team focused on contractual commitments Performs project planning and kick-off Maintains accurate program schedules for assigned programs Tracks and reports project status / performance (internal reporting / program reviews) Advises Segment Director on commitment changes, scope changes, or technical issues Work with Business Development Managers in identifying & capturing new program opportunities Participate in and lead elements of strategic initiatives across the product segment

Requirements

BS in a technical or business discipline
6+ years of experience, in the Aerospace and Defense industry in functions such as technical sales, project engineering, business administration and/or program management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Proficient with Microsoft office suite software.
Solid understand of Program and Project Management.
Fundamental knowledge of financial concepts such as sales, gross margin, operating income, balance sheets, and working capital.
Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing concepts such as root cause & corrective action, six sigma, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Team Player
15% foreign and domestic travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior ordnance and explosives background
Four (4) to Six (6) years of experience with working low volume, high mix programs in a n Engineering or Program Management role with in the Aerospace & Defense indust ry
BS Degree in an engineering discipline is required. M echanical or materials science background preferred.
Must be a hands-on self-starter motivated to grow within the organization
Effective communication skills will be weighed heavily
Some te chnical design and manufacturing processes knowledge is required

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and is responsible for the achievement of delivery milestones
Creates and supports proposal development, contract negotiations, and contract award
Serves as the customer point of contact
Anticipates and advises the customer on status
Facilitates internal & external communication
Is the voice of the customer to keep the team focused on contractual commitments
Performs project planning and kick-off
Maintains accurate program schedules for assigned programs
Tracks and reports project status / performance (internal reporting / program reviews)
Advises Segment Director on commitment changes, scope changes, or technical issues
Work with Business Development Managers in identifying & capturing new program opportunities
Participate in and lead elements of strategic initiatives across the product segment