Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Engineering or a related discipline
• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience and/or training.
• Aerospace background and aircraft interior industry experience required.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Demonstrated usage of risk & opportunity management process.
• Working familiarity with technical and contract requirements management process.
• Demonstrated experience with Accounting, Database and Project Management software.
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Proven ability to use situational leadership to get desired results.
• Strong organization, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate.
• Ability to inspire and motivate individuals across an organization.
• Must possess broad technical and certification knowledge.
• Utilizes a holistic problem-solving approach to situations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management or project teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.
• Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-value clients with a direct point of contact for contracts which are technical and prototype in nature.
• Responsible for comprehending the Statement of Work and contract for assigned projects and ensuring that both GTI and the client comply with both.
• Responsible for communicating concise and comprehensive program statuses and priorities to the program team. Utilizes Earned Value Management System (EVMS) within program status updates and performance analysis and creates recommendations for actions.
• Responsible for the financial performance of assigned work packages and control accounts.
• Trains and mentors less experienced Program Managers and Associate Program Managers by reviewing and promoting best practices, helping to develop required skills, and sharing experiences at the Senior level.
• Organizes and facilitates contractual coordination and milestone meetings.
• Ensures that assigned medium- to large-scale projects progress on schedule, within budget and meet or exceed minimum quality standards.
• Participates in and guides Change Order processes and activities for assigned projects.
• Keeps the client and executive management informed of the status of all significant aspects of each assigned project through program reviews, status reports, meetings, etc.
• Facilitates inter- and intra-department coordination to support project requirements.
• Provides strong planning and leadership which will minimize problems or conflicts and provides leadership in developing team-based solutions to problems as they arise.
• Coordinates with internal departments to ensure that the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals support project requirements.
• Oversees Modification Center activity and schedules.
• Negotiates assigned items including revised delivery dates, costs, or other proposal/contract parameters.
• Facilitates a positive relationship with clients.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• healthcare (medical, dental & vision)
• life insurance
• paid time off
• a 401(k) savings plan with company match