KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee execution of assigned programs by developing and maintaining integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinate program execution activities to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, technical, quality, and contractual objectives.
Evaluate program performance and implement corrective actions that address risks, schedule impacts, and execution challenges.
Support successful execution of product development, manufacturing, production, and customer delivery activities.
Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned programs regarding program execution, schedule, contractual commitments, and performance.
Lead customer meetings, program reviews, executive briefings, and status reporting activities.
Build productive working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders that support successful program execution.
Communicate program status, risks, mitigation strategies, and key milestones to leadership and customers.
Coordinate activities across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Business Development to achieve program objectives.
Facilitate integrated product team meetings, program reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions.
Evaluate program risks, issues, dependencies, and resource requirements while coordinating mitigation strategies.
Support proposal transition, contract kickoff, production readiness, and product delivery activities, as applicable.
Drive implementation of program management process improvements and operational initiatives.
Maintain program documentation, integrated schedules, risk registers, action item trackers, and performance metrics.
Contribute to continuous improvement of program management methodologies, reporting, and operational execution.
Support compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and customer expectations. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field with 8–12 years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 6–8 years of related experience in program management, project management, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
Advanced knowledge of program management principles, project planning, risk management, customer relationship management, and program execution practices.
Comprehensive understanding of program lifecycle management, integrated product development, production planning, operational execution, and cross-functional program coordination.
Proficiency in evaluating program requirements, integrated schedules, technical dependencies, financial performance, and execution risks to determine effective program solutions.
Thorough understanding of program management tools, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, performance reporting, contractual requirements, and program planning methodologies.
Experience managing established development and production programs involving major components or small to medium systems, coordinating multiple business functions, and supporting customer commitments.
Sound judgment when resolving complex program challenges, evaluating technical and operational tradeoffs, prioritizing resources, and balancing cost, schedule, performance, and customer requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, e.g. Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent platforms.
Program and project management applications, e.g. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Primavera, or equivalent applications
Business intelligence and reporting tools, e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent applications.
