Director, Program Management

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Directs, coordinates and oversees all activities related to execution of a contract including design, development, manufacturing and delivery leading to contract renewals and new business. Provides a single point of contact for all program related inquiries. Provides leadership, supervision, mentoring and training for assigned Program Managers and Associates. Facilitates interdepartmental cohesiveness between engineering, certification, supply chain, production, and modification facility, and coordinates the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for and leads large-scale programs to ensure they progress on schedule, within budget and meet or exceed minimum quality standards.
• Responsible for comprehending the Statement of Work and contract for assigned projects and ensuring that both GTI and the client comply with both. This includes responsibility for timely change management, facilitation of milestone meetings, inter-departmental coordination to support project execution, etc.
• Provides the client with a direct point of contact for contracts which are prototype in nature, technical and / or of moderate to high value and handles significant client issues.
• Responsible for keeping the customer and executive management informed of the status of all significant aspects of each assigned project through program reviews, status reports, meetings, etc.
• Provides clear direction and delegation of tasks to program support staff as needed.
• Responsible for communicating concise and comprehensive program statuses and priorities to the program team.
• Responsible for utilizing high-level decision-making ability to impact / influence program outcome.
• Responsible for providing strong planning and leadership which will minimize problems or conflicts and provide leadership in developing team-based solutions to problems as they arise.
• Ensures program baseline is established and performance to budgets and schedules support project deliverables.
• Coordinates with internal departments to ensure that the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals support project requirements.
• May negotiate assigned items including revised delivery dates, costs or other proposal / contract parameters.
• Works with VP, Programs to actively mentor and develop employees to support growth and development.
• Trains and mentors less experienced Program Managers and Associate Program Managers by engaging in 1 : 1s, reviewing best practices, helping to develop required skills, etc.
• Works with VP, Programs to set performance metrics, measure ongoing KPIs and hold teams accountable to meet expectations.
• Works cross functionally to identify and implement process improvement initiatives and ensures all program activities are executed in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Leadership Competencies

Job Core Competencies

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline with a minimum of ten years relevant experience and five years of people management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PMP Certification preferred. Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex aircraft interior projects including development, manufacturing, and delivery preferred.

US Citizen Required - this position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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About Greenpoint Technologies

Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State. We are proud to be known in the aerospace industry for our design and engineering innovation, award-winning company culture, and on-time delivery of our beautiful products. We use leading-edge tools and employee-built processes to deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom aircraft interiors. It's complex work, but we work smart. In return for hard work, collaboration, and creativity, our people experience a culture custom built for high achievers :

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.