Sr Program Manager

Curtiss-Wright•Summerville, SC

12d•$131,000 - $189,200

About The Position

An exciting and challenging career opportunity to be part of a team! The Opportunity: Sr Program Manager Location: Summerville, SC (greater Charleston) We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture Salary: $131,000 - 189,200 per year Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in SC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. Your Challenge: As a Sr. Program Manager, you will have the primary role in ensuring program technical, cost and schedule contract commitments are satisfied on contracts ranging from $5M to $100M. You will lead an integrated product team in achieving contract commitments, driving performance of all. You will be the single point of program leadership, be responsible for assigning and monitoring technical, cost and schedule objectives, and the primary customer POC. This position requires leadership of engineering, manufacturing, planning, quality, contract and finance resources to complete all program tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with appropriate course complete to support a project management team.
10 + years' experience in program management experience in large aerospace and defense contracts, directly responsible for equipment/hardware production and delivery
Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and manage detailed program budgets
Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems and Risk Management
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures for a high complexity/low mix product line
Prior engineering/operations experience with current experience in program management
Strong customer relationship experience
Prior experience in managing projects/programs in relations to the Defense industry, particularly Naval
Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
Strong analytical and finance skills. Ability to break down complex inputs from senior leaders and experts into actionable plans/courses of action
Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals.
Organized, detail-oriented, action-oriented, resourceful, systematic/methodical, politically savvy, action-oriented, driven, efficient works autonomously, and strategic mindset.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional Certification is an asset

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate and control Work Plan execution to achieve technical, cost and schedule objectives
Efficiently and effectively work towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple constraints
Lead the program team and regular meetings to monitor and drive progress toward objectives
Maintain effective customer communications, ensuring that all customer requirements and expectations are addressed effectively
Address and resolve project issues pertaining to project work scope, technical requirements, quality, schedule, resource assignments, cost customer interface and other program related activities
Communicate program progress, issues, and/or resolution options to team members’ customers and SAS management
Review and control cost, including the coordination and certification of Estimate at Complete dates
Develop and monitor the Risk Management Plan as part of planning and execution of the program
Interact with Sourcing and suppliers to plan for and secure the materials needed for the program and future production
Interact with operations and integrate between shop floor and program management
Coordinate the efforts of Curtiss-Wright and customer project teams
Periodic travel to customer and supplier sites to support program execution and business development activities