Are you interested in furthering your career in team leadership and program management? Our client, a global aerospace company, has an immediate need for a skilled program manager to join their greater NYC area team. In this position, you will work cross-functionally to develop and ensure programs are structured, completed and delivered in accordance with customer requirements. If you have at least 3 years of experience as a program, team or project leader working in an engineering and manufacturing environment this is the position for you! Specific requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (EE, ME, Manufacturing preferred)
- 3+ years experience in Team Management, or Sales and/or Engineering
- PMP certified highly preferred
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, engineering documentation, government regulations, qualification and testing reports, etc.
- Ability to write and present business reports and correspondence.
- Understanding of basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles, design processes, and documentation systems.
- Solid understanding of electrical cables, components, specifications, drawings, qualification, and testing highly preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project, math, algebra and geometry.
- Expert decision making capabilities, based upon organizational functions, resource availability, process mapping, and cost effectiveness.
- Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding targets and commitments.
Program Management Responsibilities Include:
- Establish overall development program plan/schedule of new products or changes
- Work with Engineering, Operations, QA, and Sales to ensure planning and progress are on schedule
- Maintain the profitability of the program and monitor cost reduction plans
- Highlight areas needing improvement, and monitor outcomes
- Provide weekly updates including functional design, costs, scope, pricing, content, changes, delivery, documentation, and supplier performance
- Ensure policies and documentation are followed by all stakeholders throughout the entire project life cycles
- Identify and correct systemic flaws and performance
- Review and maintain contractual requirements
- Flag changes in internal processes to highlight resources needed
- Establish a clear understanding of the Statement of Work internally and the customer’s organization
- Participate in contractual negotiations in coordination with the Sales department and legal
- Support RFP phase, and changes from internal and external parties
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The company offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package. Apply now for immediate consideration!