Program Manager

Summary

: The Program Manager directs and coordinates all assigned projects, externally and internally funded, by initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing out projects to budget, on time, and in accordance with customer expectations. Programs assigned include both production development contracts and production programs. Essential Functions:

• Manage complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and partner companies.
• Communicate with executive management status of projects and help needed.
• Assure all projects are executed in accordance with the applicable company processes.
• Manage development projects with a strong emphasize on design maturation towards product solutions that maximize potential for follow-on manufacturing contracts.
• Organize and plan internal and external meetings to assure projects are being executed to plan and that risks are being appropriately addressed.
• Lead the identification and handling plans of technical, schedule, and budget risks associated with successful project execution.
• Develop and maintain action item lists for each project as required.
• Manage subcontracting and purchasing efforts in relation to successful execution of assigned programs.
• Using MS Project or a similar tool, develop and manage project schedules to assure all contract deliverables are on time and meet quality requirements.
• Manage project scope and budget from inception to closure, including scope changes requiring contract modification.
• Responsible for overall customer satisfaction on all assigned projects.
• Make critical project decisions that best balance technical performance, schedule performance, and cost.
• Lead preparation of project management contractual data deliverables regarding cost performance, schedule performance, risk, and technical performance.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and technical procedures.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
• The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
• Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
• Punctuality and attendance.
• Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
• The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
• Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
• Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year College or university and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) practices are highly desired.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• The ability to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.