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Director of Program Management
Director of Program ManagementCurtiss Wright • Santa Clarita, CA, US
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Director of Program Management

Director of Program Management

Curtiss Wright • Santa Clarita, CA, US
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Job Description

Director, Program Management

W e are looking for a highly enthusiastic leader with exceptional communication skills, leadership abilities, program management process knowledge to lead and coach PM professionals. This role is key to shaping our future as we grow and scale our business.

As the Director and leader of 15-20 staff in the Program Management Office (program management, subcontract program management, master scheduler and customer service representatives), you will have primary focus on ensuring customer satisfaction through maintenance of program schedules, on-time delivery, project status updates, and quality of deliverables while maintaining project margins, controlling program cost, and driving business plans.

Key Metrics of Performance

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  • Accurately forecast, track and report contract revenue, program billing and invoice collections across all open programs

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  • Achieve program performance execution : on-time and on-budget at the program level
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  • Achieve and maintain department skill set / capabilities at average or above and adequately fulfill department resource gaps
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  • Improve and maintain customer satisfaction scores
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    Key Responsibilities

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  • Establish structure, process and customer accountability culture in the Program Management Office centered around achievable program plans, risk management, schedule adherence and on-budget performance while achieving revenue, profitability and working capital objectives of the business unit
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  • Able to simultaneously manage interdependent programs and interface with customers (internal and external) effectively
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  • Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
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  • Provides oversight and leadership for program portfolio across BU; program performance, customer satisfactions, key account penetration, and business growth
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  • Responsible for program P&L including but not limited to : Budgets; Actual Costs; Estimates to Complete; Invoicing; Receivables and Unbilled Receivables
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  • Proactively manage customer escalations with clear and executable mitigation / recovery plans
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  • Works with engineering & business development on proposals and negotiations
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  • Provides coaching and mentoring; interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing issues and resolving problems
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  • Foster and lead business development culture and strategies across key accounts in PMO group
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    Core Abilities and Experience

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  • 15+ years Program and Project Management experience
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    5 - 10 years directly managing programs in a related environment

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  • 5+ years leading a PM Organization
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  • Progressively responsible management experience in leading a PMO along with a record of producing results, meeting financial targets and leading organizational changes
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  • Strong contract / scope / finance negotiations skills
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  • Strong understanding of program management principles and process
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  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing program P&L (ETC / EAC / Budgets / EVMS)
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  • Excellent communication, written and presentation skills
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  • Considerable flexibility of methods required to be meeting programs goals and executing deliverables
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  • Strong customer engagement experience with track record of growing accounts
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  • Excellent understanding and empirical application of Project / Program Management process with demonstrated performance and understanding of principles
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  • Relevant experience in the Defense Electronics or Electronic Warfare domain experience is preferred
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  • Understanding of engineering, operations (procurement, subcontracting, and manufacturing), system integration and test, quality assurance, configuration management, logistics, contract administration, standard business practices, finance, and the relationship of programs within a portfolio.
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  • Knowledge of government procurement, bidding, contracting, and standards and specifications
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  • Bachelor's degree in electronic, software or mechanical engineering or related technical discipline; Advanced engineering degree (MS) or MBA
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    LOCATION : Santa Clarita, California

    SALARY : $200,000.00-$230,000.00

    Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

    BENEFITS :

    We Take Care of Our People

    Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

    WHO WE ARE : Our Values

    Environmental, Social and Governance

    Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is the leading provider of Digital Infrastructure to the battlefield. Our facility in Santa Clarita, California is part of our C5ISR System group, designing Modular Open Standard Architecture (MOSA) solutions for challenging battlefield computing, networking, and control needs. We architect, design, integrate, and test electronic and electromechanical systems which provide the core digital infrastructure of air, ground, and naval weapon systems. We seek creative and innovative team members who can push the envelope of capabilities and deploy our mission critical solutions to the warfighter with the highest levels of quality and speed. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.

    For more information visit -santa-clarita.html

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    No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

    Compliance Statement

    This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

    Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

    For US Applicants : EEO is The Law - click here for more information.

    If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and / or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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