Program Manager

Vitesse Systems•Newark, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for program leadership, execution, and customer coordination. They must successfully manage a large individual program or several small programs involving substantial commitment of Company resources within budget and schedule. Collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders to deliver program results that are responsive to customer needs and market opportunities. Plan, organize, and control assigned program activity from initial concept through final stages of program product life cycle to optimize profit and meet growth objectives. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position. The Program Manager directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated management experience
Software proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Auto Cad Inventor, Pro/Engineer and web based applications.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands
Working knowledge of the Contract Terms and Conditions (T&C), Quality Clauses, Pricing Models, etc.
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
React to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
Prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
Excellent time management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferable) or business management.
Five (5) years manufacturing industry experience.
Two (2) plus years’ experience as a program manager in the aerospace industry.
Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
Ability to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Authorization to work in the United States.
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, you should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Employees must be a US person. The definition of a US person is provided under 22 CFR § 120.62 as one who: Who has been granted US citizenship, Who has a lawful permanent resident in the US, Who has been granted the status of “protected person”, Or an employee of the US government.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferable)

Responsibilities

Is the primary point of contact with customers, communicating with them regarding the schedule and other issues on an on-going basis.
Acts as voice of the customer within the organization.
Partners with internal teams to provide documentation, information and guidance on impacts of difficulties and/or delays to delivery schedules.
Accountable for price, cost, inventory, quality, and delivery as it relates to assigned customer base.
Tracks, monitors, and reports program performance using program management tools.
Develops and executes program presentations for both internal and external customers as well as summary documents for leadership review.
Leads multi-disciplinary teams to execute programs in accordance with quality, schedule, and cost commitments.
Responsible for accurately identifying customer demand for long-term forecasting and business planning.
Responsible to utilize ERP system for transactions and analysis.
Manage program(s) with plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met by monitoring, assessing, and resolving variances in quality, schedule and budget.
Communicate status of work to appropriate parties (internal/external Customers) in order to keep them informed and involved.
Assist with development schedules and coordinate cross-functional project plans and critical paths by utilizing project planning tools (e.g., MS project, periodic team meetings).
Communicate effectively by conveying information and ideas in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner while providing information to ensure understanding and solicit input from audience during communication.
Resolve any conflicts among stakeholders that impact successful program outcomes.
Lead Integrated Product Teams responsible for all phases of program life cycle.
Perform all functions of the job while adhering to established quality policies and procedures.
Uphold the company core values.
Other duties as assigned.