Program Manager
$147,300–$183,000 year
On-siteWest Caldwell, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Review and evaluate customer proposals and change requests while leading bid package elements to ensure compliance with technical, cost, and schedule requirements. Develop, monitor, and update detailed program plans, schedules, and resource needs to meet customer milestones within established processes. Lead Integrated Product Teams by coordinating engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure manufacturable designs, cost targets, and successful new product introduction. Serve as the primary customer interface through regular communication, progress reviews, scope management, and formal change-control processes. Manage program cost, schedule, risks, and issues using standardized project management tools to drive mitigation actions and ensure stakeholder alignment. Facilitate smooth transition from development to production and lead preparation, collection, and communication of program metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- 10 + years' experience in Program Management or related project management type position
- Proficient in Program Management philosophies and processes
- BS degree in Engineering or technical discipline
- US Person eligibility for access to Controlled Data or Information
- Eligibility requirements for access to classified information
- Demonstrated 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
Desired 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)
- Experience in engineering product development and certification processes
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