Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Program Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation • $113K — $151K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Program/Project Management, particularly with electromechanical assemblies in Aerospace/Defense sectors.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or business management.
  • Experience in financial forecasting and risk management processes.
  • Proven ability in building customer relationships and fostering strong partnerships.
  • Solid understanding of Government contracting requirements and implications.
  • Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and decision-making.
  • PMP Certification preferred; Lean and/or Six Sigma knowledge beneficial.
  • Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project commitments for cost, schedule, technicality, and quality are met.
  • Serve as primary contact for key shipyard customers, developing progress reports and resolving key issues.
  • Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain to guarantee on-time delivery and manage the integrated master schedule.
  • Create and monitor project budgets; present financial forecasts and performance metrics to senior leadership.
  • Implement proactive risk management to maintain financial and schedule commitments.
  • Perform periodic travel for program support and business development activities.
  • Address and resolve critical program issues as needed.

Benefits

  • Onsite position in Bethlehem, PA, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunity to lead significant projects integral to US Navy submarine construction.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams enhancing leadership and management skills.
  • Access to professional development and potential for career advancement.
  • Involvement in a high-stakes industry with implications for national defense.
Full Job Description

Program Manager

As a Program Manager you will be responsible for successful project execution for Naval Pump Programs supporting US Navy submarine construction.  You will be responsible for assuring on time delivery of complex pump assemblies to our key shipyard Customers.  The scope of this position includes leadership of a cross functional team (i.e. Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Test, Supply Chain, and Contracts).  In addition to assuring successful product build and test, the selected PM will lead new business capture and post-delivery product support.


Location: Bethlehem, PA (on-site)


Salary: $113,900 - $151,800

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. 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.

Your Challenge

  • Overall Leadership: Demonstrate exceptions ownership and accountability for total project performance.  Lead Cross-Functional / IPT Teams to ensure all project commitments (cost/schedule/technical/quality) are satisfied. 
  • Customer Management: Act as primary interface to key shipyard Customer representatives, including development of weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports.  Lead resolution of key issues.
  • Schedule Attainment: Work with Operations, Supply Chain and Planning team members to ensure successful on time delivery of product and accurate maintenance of integrated master schedule.
  • Financial Performance: Develop project budget and actively monitor performance; Develop monthly financial forecast for responsible project; deliver presentation of financial performance (Sales, Cash Flow, EAC accuracy and profitability) to senior leadership
  • Risk Management: Deploy effective proactive risk management processes (identification through mitigation) to assure financial and schedule performance meet commitments.
  • Periodic travel to customer and supplier sites to support program execution and business development activities.
  • Drive resolution of critical issues as needed.

 

What You Bring

  • Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in Program/Project Management, leading build, test and delivery of complex electromechanical assemblies for Aerospace and/or Defense applications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering / business management
  • Practical experience managing and applying financial forecasting and risk management processes (EAC management, schedule management)
  • Demonstrated financial acumen and excellent Customer relationship building experience
  • Solid understanding of Government contracting requirements
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred
  • Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge is preferred
  • Must be a US citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining DOD security clearance

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About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power. The Commercial/Industrial segment provides products and services primarily to the commercial aerospace, general industrial, and naval defense markets. The Defense segment provides products and services to the defense markets of the United States, Canada, and other countries. The Power segment provides products and services to the power generation markets, including conventional and renewable energy sources. Curtiss-Wright Corporation was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
Learn more about Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$201.3 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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