Program Manager

TTM Technologies•Denver, CO

8d•$89,837 - $149,728•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager plans, directs, and coordinates moderately complex or valuable projects to ensure completion within contractual requirements, timelines, and funding parameters. The role assists a designated Program Manager while leading smaller, less complex projects under management oversight, serves as a customer point of contact for assigned programs, and supports day-to-day project execution. The Program Manager also prepares proposals in response to customer requests and develops unsolicited proposals based on customer needs. This is a full-time, onsite position in Denver, Colorado, with occasional travel of up to 25%. The role leads cross-functional teams, develops and maintains project plans and budgets, tracks progress, staffing, risks, and opportunities, communicates status to customers and management, and addresses issues through structured problem-solving. It also supports proposals and new business development, coordinates product transition to warranty support, follows applicable scheduling, quality, safety, security, and export-control requirements, and may coach junior Program Management personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of relevant Program Management experience, or an advanced degree with little to no prior experience.
Ability to collaborate across organizational and functional boundaries.
Strong leadership and time-management skills, including the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lead teams, delegate effectively, and achieve results through others.
Ability to recognize team strengths and motivate performance.
Ability to make timely, sound decisions under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate internally for resources and priorities.
Ability to guide teams through routine issues, identify barriers, and involve appropriate resources to resolve them.
Ability to implement recommendations and see projects through to completion.
Ability to recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency.
Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately, organize facts and figures, and apply good mathematical skills.
Ability to conduct meetings to negotiate, explain, persuade, or present information.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership teams.
Strong listening skills and ability to run effective meetings.
Ability to respond quickly to day-to-day problems with timely solutions.
Good reading vision and hearing perception, ability to speak clearly, and fine motor skills.
Ability to identify ITAR-controlled products and follow restrictions on access to those products and related technical data.
Ability to recognize foreign-person visitors, follow facility authorization procedures for foreign visitors, understand export requirements for shipments leaving the United States, and manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Nice To Haves

Security clearance, or ability to attain a clearance, is highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and maintain relationships with leading Aerospace and Defense customers.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, such as EE, EET, ME, or MET.
Prior Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
PMI certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate assigned projects to meet contractual requirements, schedules, and funding parameters.
Assist the designated Program Manager and lead smaller, less complex projects under management oversight.
Lead cross-functional teams through established Program Management processes and manage day-to-day project tasks.
Develop project plans covering engineering work, deadlines, integration into manufacturing, and project costs.
Maintain project plans and provide status reports to supervisors, managers, and customers.
Monitor progress against staffing plans, identify resource constraints, and recommend solutions or workarounds.
Manage project risks and opportunities, track progress, and report status.
Address problems and issues using structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Communicate with customers, resolve issues, prepare status reports, and serve as an assigned customer point of contact.
Plan and manage cross-functional project team activities, assign work, and ensure timely completion.
Analyze and resolve problems that threaten project completion.
Participate in or lead project meetings and design reviews and track day-to-day commitments.
Coordinate the transition of newly developed products into product support for warranty administration.
Prepare customer-requested and unsolicited proposals, including researching project costs with relevant functions, developing schedules and staffing plans, completing financial analysis, supporting cost models and budgets, presenting proposals, and securing orders.
Support new business development through proposal efforts as needed.
Use standard project scheduling and planning tools and follow applicable TTM, ISO-9002, and AS9100 requirements.
Ensure compliance with company policies and programs related to safety, security, ISO, EEO, OSHA, and the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
Coach, guide, and train junior Program Management personnel as assigned.
Resolve or escalate issues in a timely manner, involving management and project teams as needed.
Perform other duties as directed.
Comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Accident benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment.
Alternative-shift positions may be eligible for a shift premium, depending on assignment and location.