Job Description
Job Description
This position will require access to ITAR and / or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information
General Description :
The Development Program Manager reports to the Director of Sales and Programs. The position covers a wide array of duties and requires excellent managerial and organizational skills along with superior project management capabilities. A solid technical background is also desired. The Development Program Manager works closely with customers, suppliers and with people in all levels of the REDAR organization, therefore excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required. The Development Program Manager does not supervise any direct reports, but other departments supporting program efforts will have some level of reporting responsibilities to the Development Program Manager.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Primary point of contact with customer program, technical, procurement and quality offices for Development Projects and Growth within the department(s)
- Develop and update overall Program Plan on assigned programs
- Manage the overall performance of all program related efforts
- Conduct sales activities on assigned programs
- Proposal management
- Capture contracts on assigned programs
- Provide oversight and support for contracts and work order related functions
- Work growth activities for the department(s)
Education and Experience Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing / engineering experiencePrevious supervisory experience desirablePrevious program management experienceProficient computer and applications software skills :Microsoft Office programs including MS Project, Excel, Power Point and IQMSEstimating, product costing and negotiating experienceFive years’ experience at REDAR in the following areas fulfill the Education and Experience Requirements;Product Development, Project planning, coordination and managementOrganizational and logistics managementEstimating, product costing and negotiation experienceDirect customer contact and supportPrevious rubber, composite or hose manufacturing, testing and sales experience desirable along with strong material and application backgroundPossess technical skills to lead or leverage cross functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, and Quality) to evaluate, develop, and manage projects for product developmentSpecific Tasks and Focus Areas :
Primary point of contact with customer program, technical, procurement and quality officesDevelop close professional relationships with customer key decision makers
Liaison to ensure that both REDAR and customer needs are metMonitor and analyze customer satisfaction and feedbackPrimary point of contact for program related conference calls, visits and meetingsDevelop and update overall Program Plan on Assigned programsSee REDAR Program Management Guide for detailed descriptionDevelop project plans and / or job plans for program related efforts or contractsIncluding MS Project plans, Action Item Lists, statements of work (S.O.W.’s), etc.Provide leadership, management and oversight of plan executionManage the overall performance of all program related effortsRoutine reporting of program status and performance to company managementConduct sales activities on assigned programsForecast annual bookings and shipments on assigned programs
Identify and pursue expansion opportunities within existing programsConduct sales calls at customer locations and host customer visitsDevelop and implement annual capture plansProposal managementSecure opportunities to quoteLead and direct program related proposal effortsDetermine overall scope of effort; work up cost and schedule estimatesDetermine pricing, lead time and schedule to be quotedOversee preparation and submittal of formal quotationsFollow-up on quotations with customersCapture contracts on assigned programsNegotiate quotes into contractsLead the negotiating team on major contracts proposalsDefinitize, detail and finalize contracts with customersProvide oversight and support for contracts and work order related functionsOversee job initiation activities in Sales Department on assigned programsEnsure that customer requirements and the scope of work is very clear and well defined on incoming jobs
Cost and scheduleTechnical and quality requirementsCustomer furnished materials (CFM)Conduct initial job start-up meetings and related follow-up meetings
Provide oversight and support for job readiness activitiesLead responsibility to resolve significant contractual issuesPrimary point of contact on job requirements and changes regarding cost, scheduled, technical and quality issuesIdentify changes that require equitable adjustmentWork up revised cost and schedule estimates and conduct negotiations with customer as required“ AA / EOE / W / M / Vet / Disable ”
R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as qualified individual with disability.