Program Manager
About The Position
Primus Aerospace is a manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense, and space OEMs, Primes, and Tier I suppliers. The company produces high-tolerance, complex-geometry parts using standard and exotic metals for civilian and defense programs. The Program Manager is responsible for the quality and efficiency of new product introductions, including related business processes and technical issues. The role champions new product introductions, resolves technical challenges as they arise, and reports issues to Primus and customer management. It requires a solid technical background in manufacturing and close collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Engineering at all levels of the organization. Occasional travel to Reisterstown, Maryland, and customer locations is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of program manager experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing build-to-print environment.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- PMP or Agile experience is required.
- Experience in estimating, product costing, and negotiating.
- Experience in product development, project planning, coordination, and management.
- Organizational and logistics management experience.
- Technical skills to lead or leverage cross-functional Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to evaluate, develop, and manage product development projects.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification is a plus.
- Security clearance preferred, or eligibility to obtain one.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact with customer program, technical, procurement, and quality offices for development projects and departmental growth.
- Develop project and job plans for assigned programs, including action-item lists and statements of work.
- Determine the overall scope of effort and prepare cost and schedule estimates.
- Manage the overall performance of program-related efforts.
- Develop and monitor budgets and schedules of activities.
- Report program status and performance to company management.
- Champion new product introductions and resolve technical challenges as they arise.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO).
- 10 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Long- and short-term incentive plans.
- Benefits begin on the first day of the month after the hire date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
