Sr. Program Manager

TTM•Farmingdale, NY

3d•$115,841 - $203,720•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Program Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities to complete assigned projects that are of moderate complexity/ value to ensure that projects are completed within prescribed contractual requirements, time frames, and funding parameters. Prepares proposals in response to requests for proposals that specify the statement of work to be accomplished and the contractual requirements that are received from potential customers. Prepares unsolicited proposals based on an understanding of customer needs. This is a full-time position in which the candidate will be expected to work onsite in our Farmingdale, NY location. Occasional travel up to 25% of the time may be required.

Requirements

SECRET security clearance, or ability to attain a SECRET clearance, is required.
Basic understanding of development activities associated with complex mission systems for commercial aerospace, foreign military and U.S. DoD applications.
Demonstrated ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with leading A&D customers
Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational and functional boundaries
Strong leadership and time management skills; ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment.
Implement own recommendations and see projects through to completion.
Recommend and implement improvements to processes increasing efficiency.
Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately; to organize facts and figures; good mathematical skills
Conduct meetings to negotiate, explain, persuade, or present information.
Good written and verbal communication skills; experience presenting information to Sr. Leadership teams.
React quickly to day-to-day problems with timely solutions.
Ability to make decisions fast and under pressure.
Have good reading vision, hearing perception, able to speak clearly, fine motor skills.
Effective team leader with ability to collaborate across organizational and functional boundaries
Bachelor’s degree required
7+ years of experience in program management with a Bachelor’s degree
3 + years of experience in program management with a Master’s Degree.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree engineering or related field preferred.
A&D Industry and complex system development experience preferred, to include experience with programs that require management per the DFARs.
PMI/PMP or similar professional program management certification is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities to complete assigned radar development projects that are of moderate complexity/value to ensure that projects are completed within prescribed contractual requirements, time frames, and funding parameters.
Develops plans that lay out all engineering to be completed with related deadlines, the integration of engineering into the manufacturing process, and the costs associated with the project.
Interacts with customers to maintain a high level of effective communications and resolve problems and issues as these arise.
Prepares and sends status reports to the customer and to management.
Plans and manages the activities of a cross-functional project team.
Assigns work and ensures that it is completed on time.
Analyzes and resolves problems that threaten the successful completion of the project.
Prepares proposals in response to requests from customers that specify the statement of work to be accomplished and the contractual requirements that are received from potential customers or prepares unsolicited proposals based on an understanding of customer needs.
Researches and develops the costs to complete the project based on interaction with all areas that would be involved in the project, such as Marketing, Engineering, Testing, Production Control, and others.
Generates plans to establish time frames, negotiation limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and the allocation of available resources.
Completes a financial analysis to support pricing and profitability objectives.
Performs other duties as directed.