Program Manager

Program Manager

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager at our Burbank, CA location.

Program Managers provide leadership and management of cross functional business, technical, and operations teams while assuming accountability for overall success of assigned product development programs. Program management responsibilities extend from customer proposal, to program inception, through the successful transition to production processing after completion of qualification testing / certification compliance and production readiness reviews. Program success is measured by customer satisfaction of the development process and technical solution, accomplishment of schedule milestones, and adherence to recurring and non-recurring cost targets.

Essential Functions:

• Proposal Review
• Program Planning
• IPT Leadership
• Customer Coordination
• Scope Management
• Cost Management
• Schedule Management
• Issue / Risk Management
• Transition To Production
• Metrics & Progress Reviews
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 to 10 years' experience in Program Management or related project management type position.
• Knowledge: Expert in Program Management philosophies and processes. Possess sufficient technical aptitude to understand design and production processes relate to Crane A&E products.
• Skills/Abilities: Basic Leadership Skills, Results Focus, Customer Service Orientation, Action Orientation, Planning & Organizing, Teamwork & Cooperation, Business Acumen, Decision-Making Skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other PC based office tools.
• Education/Certification: BS degree in Engineering or technical discipline.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some experience in a technical field preferred, preferably aerospace
• MBA or comparable advanced management degree
• Formal training in Program and / or Systems Management (PMI or equivalent)

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail.
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE.
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.
• Travel up to 10%
• Standing: 20% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 80% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer
• Workspace (line, cube, etc): Office or Cube

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

o Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.

o Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.

o 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.

o Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.

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Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.