Program Manager

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Haverhill
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

Orion Talent, the nation's largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for Program Manager positions with a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defense and space agencies worldwide.

Position Details
Location: Haverhill, MA
Compensation: $85K - $95K+ DOEQ
Shift: M-F, day shift hours
Travel: Local
Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive benefits package, Generous Company pension plan, Positive work-life balance, Excellent career progression opportunities, Employee Assistance Program, Free parking, Tuition reimbursement
Vaccine Requirement: No

Position Description
As a Program Manager, you will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. You will review the status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports. You will also assess project issues and facilitate integrated team resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives. You will follow documented tools for monitoring project progress, assessing and mitigating risk, and problem solving. You will integrate and communicate status with project team, management, and customers. Responsibilities will include:
--- Conduct regular project team meetings to discuss progress, identify and troubleshoot bottlenecks, collect status, communicate changes and urgent needs, and encourage cross-functional cooperation.
--- Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement program milestone and delivery schedules incorporating customer, supplier, and internal delivery dates.
--- Coordinate with Planning, Production Control, Procurement, Quality, and New Business/Estimating during program start-up to develop and communicate program first lot tracking plan.
--- Support customer with risk assessment and mitigation plans; Coordinate work-around and expediting plans internally and communicate progress with team members, customer, and management.
--- Manage and/or facilitate customer/program relationships from contract award through life cycle of a program.
--- Manage contractual commitments and identify cost issues to meet expected program margins.
--- Conduct "lessons learned" activities and provide process improvement feedback internally and to customer.
--- May occasionally perform special projects; Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
--- Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience/education to perform the position.
--- Proven leadership (Senior Staff level JMO or Company Command experience) is the kind of profile that the hiring manager seeks.
--- Familiarity in lean manufacturing/maintenance/operations is a strong plus.
--- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
--- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate proactive solutions across functional areas and various levels of man.

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