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Senior Program ManagerChemring Energetic Devices, Inc • Downers Grove, IL, US
Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc • Downers Grove, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Be part of a growing team. Join Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) as we build products that protect our Country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space. CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois. We are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

  • Exciting growth – Our work supports major space and defense programs.
  • Impactful work – help manufacture components critical to national security
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Join a high-performing team in a thriving industry

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of our mission-critical team!

CED strives to pay a competitive wage in the industry and regional market. The pay range for this exempt position is $160k - $213k and is eligible to participate in our discretionary bonus program. Our strong benefits offerings include eligibility to participate in 1 of 3 different BCBS of IL medical plans, Dental (SunLife) Vision (EyeMed), Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) with a generous 6% match, 11 Paid Holidays, 5 paid Sick Days (based on a full year of employment) and paid vacation.

JOB SUMMARY :

In leadership of the recently awarded 5-year Testers program by the U.S. Air Force, the Senior Program Manager will attain company objectives by managing development and production programs, within the constraints of scope, quality, schedule, cost and delivery of mission and safety critical products that meet contract requirements. The Sr. Program Manager assumes operational oversight for assigned programs including marshalling the required resources across functions to ensure that unit production, repair and associated objectives are met. This position requires a leader with demonstrated program management expertise and proven experience leading programs in a matrixed and functional organization.

Requirements :

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Effectively lead a multi-functional program team of contracts, engineering, finance, quality, purchasing, manufacturing, and business development personnel to achieve project success
  • Execute program activities in accordance with established company program management procedures
  • Execute Earned Value Management system in accordance with ANSI / EIA-748 for Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule
  • Management of cost, schedule and technical baseline within program constraints
  • Program Risk Management processes including mitigation plans and reports
  • Lead overall proposal development activities and fulfill lead role in capture process for new or modified contracts
  • Pursue related business growth opportunities
  • Approve, track and report all appropriate program expenditures
  • Assist management and team members in understanding, accepting and communicating budgeting, scheduling and measurement concepts, theory and alternative approaches
  • Organize program work utilizing the program plan and monitoring approach
  • Analyze validity of schedules, budgets, risks and actions submitted by program teams and outside parties contributing to the program
  • Produce comprehensive schedules, budgets, risk databases and action item lists in various formats and detail to suit different programs or audiences that document, sequence and integrate : action items, program tasks, production operations, supplier material, customer or government furnished material, data, or other project / program activity
  • Lead management, program team and customer meetings and document meeting minutes
  • Monitor actual progress, compare to baseline and report progress against schedule and budget as well as analyze and report trends and budget or schedule risk
  • Review contracts and solicitations to identify budget and schedule requirements and constraints and forecast the impact of proposed change
  • OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Follow all company policies and procedures
  • Other duties / responsibilities assigned by the Senior Leadership Team
  • Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s in Engineering related discipline; MS or MBA preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • EXPERIENCE

  • 10+ years Programs of Record Program Management in Aviation / Aerospace / Defense industry experience
  • SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

  • Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards related to Program Management within a manufacturing environment, preferably within
  • Experience in electromechanical devices, applicable to aviation, aerospace and defense
  • Application of concepts and principles
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
  • Understanding of engineering principles combining hardware, software, and mechanical assembly
  • Familiar with principles of systems engineering
  • Understanding of Department of Defense FAR’s and DFAR’s
  • Risk identification and management
  • Interpretation of customer needs
  • Presentation creation and delivery
  • Developing and maintaining business relationships
  • Data analysis
  • Excellent problem solving skills, sound judgment, initiative and creativity
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, team leadership, and organizational skills
  • High energy and aggressive approach to issues
  • Work ethics of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity
  • Competent with computer software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project)
  • Managing competing priorities
  • Team building, and delegating / coaching
  • Proposal generation, management and negotiation
  • Material and labor quoting
  • Staff and skill mix allocation
  • Project management planning, tracking, and adjustment
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Willingness and ability to travel
  • Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices.
  • LEADERSHIP and ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE :

  • Organizational constructs within a matrixed business environment
  • Earned value management principles, manufacturing requirements planning, government contracting, business / proposal strategies
  • Project management best practices, policies and procedures, negotiation
  • Problem solving
  • Personnel development
  • PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    Lifting carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Routine use of a computer and extended periods of sitting at a desk.

    DISCLAIMER

    The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications require of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and / or required.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

    The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here : EEOC Know Your Rights

    CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here : CED EEO Policy Statement

    CED is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

    If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to Humanresources@ced.us.com or call (630)969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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