Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Program Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation$125K — $167K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or business preferred (or equivalent)
  • 7-10 years' experience of direct Aerospace and Defense program management
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and manage detailed program budgets and schedules
  • Experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Indefinite Demand, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts
  • Familiarity with Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
  • US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead integrated product teams to meet program commitments
  • Establish baselines for planned costs, design configurations, and schedules during kick-off meetings
  • Manage Work Plan execution to achieve technical, cost, and schedule objectives
  • Conduct regular meetings to monitor program progress and address challenges proactively
  • Develop and manage Risk Registers, including contingency planning
  • Review and certify program cost estimates and conduct internal Program Management Reviews
  • Maintain effective communication with customers to meet their requirements and expectations

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
  • Health and Wellness Benefits
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Referral Program
  • Competitive Pay
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Full Job Description
Program Manager - Onsite Position

An exciting and challenging career opportunity to be part of a team as a Program Manager!

As a Program Manager, you will have the primary role in ensuring program technical, cost, schedule, and scope contract commitments are satisfied on contracts ranging from $1M to $10M. You will lead integrated product teams (IPTs) in achieving contract commitments and driving performance. You will be the single point of program leadership for assigned programs, product lines, or customers, be responsible for assigning and monitoring technical, cost and schedule objectives to a functional support team, and the primary customer POC. This position requires leadership of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, planning, quality, contract and finance resources to complete all program tasks.

LocationNewtown, PA

Salary Range:$ 125,300.00 - 167,000.00 Annual plus bonus

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

Benefits

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge
  • Work with Engineering, Operations, and Functional organizations to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor costs, schedules, and technical performance.
  • Hold program and proposal Kick-off Meetings, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule.
  • Manage, coordinate and control Work Plan execution to achieve technical, cost and schedule objectives
  • Lead multi-disciplinary program teams and regular meetings to monitor and drive progress toward objectives while anticipating and taking corrective action in problem areas before they occur.
  • Manage and monitor Risk Registers and take a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems. Report potential problems to senior management.
  • Review and control cost, including the coordination and certification of Estimate at Complete (EAC) and hold Program Management Reviews (PMRs) internally
  • Maintain effective customer communications, ensuring that all customer requirements and expectations are addressed effectively
  • Ensure pertinent Meeting Minutes are maintained that document all agreements / commitments related to the project.


What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or business preferred (or equivalent).
  • 7-10 years' experience of direct Aerospace and Defense program management.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and manage detailed program budgets and schedules
  • Experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts and Indefinite Demand, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts
  • Experience utilizing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and executing against Statement of Work (SOW)
  • Experience managing an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and holding Page & Line Reviews
  • Familiarity with Cost Account Management (CAM)
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Risk and Opportunity Management
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures for a high complexity product line
  • Prior engineering/operations experience with current experience in program management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
  • Strong customer relationship experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information to diverse internal and external audiences
  • Project Management Professional Certification is an asset
  • US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance


TTC, a Curtiss-Wright company, are a recognized leader in comprehensive and integrated data acquisition through telemetry systems that include data analysis units, sensors, transmitters, receivers, and ground station analysis tools to measure, record, transmit, and analyze aircraft and munitions parameters during test flights. TTC have a broad exposure on more than 140 programs, including high-performance military aircraft such as the F-35 and F-18, major defense flight test centers, spacecraft, missile programs, and commercial and business jets. Key products include data acquisition units, recorders, network products, RF networks, airborne transmitters and receivers, and telemetry expansion cards.

To Learn more, please visit us at Curtiss Wright | TTC

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

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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