Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in program and/or project management.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship and eligible U.S. Person status.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and business impact to diverse audiences.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with aerospace component development, transition into production, and entry into service.
• Experience with complex product development or management, aerospace component production, and component manufacturing.
• Experience with logic-linked scheduling, cost account management, and budget management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in complex product development and disciplined production environments.
• Ability to adapt, work assertively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and move throughout manufacturing areas; may need to access or observe equipment in confined or elevated spaces while following safety procedures.
• Must meet ITAR U.S. person status requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in precision machining, injection molding, or additive manufacturing.
• Master’s degree.
• Active security clearance.
• PMP certification.
• Six Sigma or Lean training.
• Knowledge of CAD, including Mechanical Desktop or Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and programs with limited oversight by developing and executing plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Build trusted customer relationships through frequent contact and in-person visits, and improve the customer experience.
• Monitor program and project execution for cost, schedule, and performance against technical and quality specifications.
• Identify customer requirements and internal deficiencies, and propose solutions to engineering and manufacturing management.
• Work with Operations and Engineering to optimize production through ADDMAN group resources.
• Seek additional volume on current customer programs through value and responsiveness.
• Support all program and project phases from beginning through completion.
• Lead RFQ/RFP response development, coordinating the preparation of quotes and proposals.
• Manage customer scope changes in coordination with Engineering and Operations.
• Resolve complex manufacturing problems and troubleshoot manufacturing and production systems.
• Negotiate contracts and contractual changes to ensure legal compliance and protect the organization’s interests.
• Define and document program deliverables and tasks, identify program risks, and develop detailed planning frameworks and leading program indicators.
• Review development, engineering, and manufacturing plans and ensure cross-functional integration and alignment.
• Identify and communicate the team, equipment, capabilities, and outside resources required to meet program deliverables.
• Lead program teams through active internal and external communication.
• Apply technical, functional, and leadership expertise while maintaining a commitment to quality and improving ADDMAN’s product offering and program-management toolkit.
• Regularly report project status and performance to executive leadership and the broader organization.
• Comply with safety standards and environmental policies, properly handle hazardous materials, and report unsafe conditions.