Senior Program Manager- Onsite Position- Defense

Curtiss-Wright Corporation • Santa Clarita, CA

77d • $138,700 - $192,000

About The Position

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Senior Program Manager to join our team in Santa Clarita, CA. As our Senior Program Manager, you will work with the most innovative designers and manufacturers of rugged processing solutions that deliver optimal and reliable performance wherever they are deployed. You will be responsible for the performance of programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines. You will also be responsible for supporting new business development and increasing customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred (or equivalent).
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance.
• A minimum of 10 years related experience in the Defense and Aerospace.
• Experience in working with the Defense and Aerospace customer community and in serving as a principal point of contact to key military and commercial customers.
• Experience with customer communications, negotiations and proposal management.
• Ability to contribute to weekly and monthly strategic planning, plan execution and technology roadmap updates.
• Must be able to keep team members focused on schedule milestones and objectives and motivate team members to develop cost effective, customer-oriented solutions and approaches.

Nice To Haves

• PMP or MBA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineering and support organizations to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality.
• Lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor subcontract costs, schedules, and technical performance.
• Ownership of the schedule and cost management on programs managed.
• Hold program and proposal Kick-off Meetings, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule.
• Establish and track metrics to monitor performance and progress.
• Establish program status reporting to anticipate and take corrective action in problem areas before they occur.
• Develop contingency plans in potential risk areas and identify contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems.
• Act as a central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers.
• Ensure pertinent written records are maintained that document all agreements/commitments related to the project.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees