Program Manager

TTM•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager plans, directs, and coordinates assigned projects of moderate complexity and value, ensuring completion within contractual requirements, time frames, and funding parameters. The role assists a designated Program Manager while leading smaller, less complex projects with management oversight, serves as a customer point of contact for assigned programs, and supports day-to-day project execution. The Program Manager also prepares customer-requested and unsolicited proposals based on customer needs. This is a full-time, onsite position in Denver, Colorado. Occasional travel of up to 25% may be required. The role involves leading cross-functional project teams, developing and maintaining project plans, tracking resources, risks, schedules, costs, and progress, and communicating status to customers and management. It also supports proposal development, financial analysis, pricing and profitability objectives, new business development, and transition of new products into product support for warranty administration. The role uses standard project scheduling and planning tools and follows applicable TTM, ISO-9002, and AS9100 requirements. The Program Manager must comply with company safety, security, ISO, EEO, OSHA, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC. The position may also coach and guide junior Program Management personnel. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred. At least two years of relevant Program Management experience is required, unless the candidate has an advanced degree and little to no prior experience. Prior Aerospace & Defense industry experience and PMI certification are preferred. Security clearance, or the ability to attain one, is highly preferred. The stated compensation range is $89,837–$149,728. An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply depending on position assignment. TTM offers health and well-being benefit programs, with benefits available on the first day of the month following hire; some positions offer only PTO and holiday benefits.

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.
Strong leadership and time-management skills, including the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lead teams, delegate effectively, achieve results through others, and motivate performance.
Ability to make sound decisions quickly and under pressure.
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.
Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational and functional boundaries.
Ability to comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC; identify ITAR products and restricted access requirements; recognize foreign-person visitors; follow visitor authorization procedures; understand export requirements for shipments leaving the United States; and manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.
Good reading vision and hearing perception, clear speech, and fine motor skills.

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 & Defense customers.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, such as EE, EET, ME, or MET.
Prior Aerospace & Defense industry experience.
PMI certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate assigned projects of moderate complexity and value to meet contractual requirements, schedules, and funding parameters.
Assist a designated Program Manager and lead smaller, less complex projects with management oversight.
Lead cross-functional teams through established Program Management processes and manage day-to-day project tasking.
Develop project plans covering engineering work, deadlines, integration into manufacturing, and associated 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.
Use structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis to address issues and implement corrective actions.
Communicate with customers, resolve problems, serve as an assigned customer point of contact, and prepare customer and management status reports.
Plan and manage cross-functional project team activities, assign work, ensure timely completion, and resolve problems threatening project success.
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 proposals in response to customer requests and develop unsolicited proposals based on customer needs.
Research project completion costs with relevant functions, including Marketing, Engineering, Testing, and Production Control.
Develop proposal plans covering time frames, negotiation limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
Complete financial analyses supporting pricing and profitability objectives; provide cost-model inputs and support budget planning and financial tracking.
Present proposals to customers and seek to secure orders; support new business development proposal efforts as needed.
Use standard project scheduling and planning tools in accordance with TTM requirements, ISO-9002, and AS9100.
Ensure compliance with company safety, security, ISO, EEO, OSHA, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and export-control policies and requirements.
Coach, guide, and train junior Program Management personnel as assigned.
Resolve or escalate issues promptly, involving management and project teams as needed.
Perform other duties as directed.