Senior Associate Program Manager

L3HHCM20•Mason, OH

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About The Position

We are seeking an Operational Program Manager with extensive experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing to lead operations, manage cross-functional teams, and execute complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, team leadership, and process improvements within high-tech environments, focusing on wire harnesses, test systems, and engineering facilities. This role emphasizes delivering on-time, on-budget projects, fostering customer relationships, and driving innovation in alignment with organizational goals, ideally suited for someone with hands-on experience in design, detailing, and compliance in aerospace programs.

Requirements

Requires practical knowledge of job area.
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Experience with IR sensor manufacturing/test.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Must be a United States citizen.

Nice To Haves

Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
Adaptability in fast-paced environments, with a hands-on approach using multiple tools and programs.
Experience working in cleanroom environments or handling delicate parts is a plus.
Good presentation skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and various levels of management.
Possession of strong leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

Define, plan, and manage control accounts to meet contract requirements and program objectives.
Develop and maintain detailed schedules, budgets, and resource plans for assigned control accounts.
Monitor performance, identify and explain variances, and implement corrective actions.
Provide accurate and timely cost, schedule, and performance status to the Program Manager.
Serve as the primary supply chain interface to the program team, aligning integrated supply chain resources and solutions with business needs.
Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, finance, and program management to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials.
Monitor material performance, identify variances, and drive corrective actions as needed.
Support integrated baseline reviews, estimate-at-completion (EAC) updates, and internal and external program reviews.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scope alignment and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with applicable requirements and processes.
Drive continuous improvement in material management and program execution.
Implement and monitor material cost targets and procurement lead-time objectives in collaboration with Supply Chain Management.
Coordinate material requirements planning and execution to support program schedules and deliverables.
Track the status of procured materials from requisition through receipt, and final delivery, ensuring alignment with program milestones.
Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to resolve material issues impacting schedule or cost.
Support proposal efforts and baseline planning, ensuring the material strategy is executable and aligned with program needs.