Program Manager

Karman Space and Defense

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in management or relevant field preferred
  • U.S. Person status (citizen, green card holder, etc.) required
  • Proven experience as a Program Manager or in a similar managerial role
  • Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with project management software (e.g., Basecamp, MS Project)
  • Outstanding leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Strong problem-solving and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

  • Formulate, organize, and monitor interconnected projects
  • Decide on suitable strategies and objectives
  • Coordinate activities across multiple projects
  • Lead and evaluate project managers and staff
  • Develop and control deadlines, budgets, and activities
  • Manage change, risk, and resources
  • Assess program performance to maximize ROI

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
  • Huntington Beach


Huntington Beach

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Formulating, organizing, and monitoring inter-connected projects
• Deciding on suitable strategies and objectives
• Coordinating cross-project activities
• Leading and evaluating project managers and other staff
• Developing and controlling deadlines, budgets, and activities
• Applying change, risk, and resource management
• Assuming responsibility for the program's personnel and vendors
• Assessing program performance and aiming to maximize ROI
• Resolving higher-level project scope issues
• Preparing reports for program directors
• Communicating with customers regarding the status of orders and projects
• Communicating with various departments and senior management to obtain necessary information

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• BS/BA in management or a relevant field is a plus
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident [green card holder], or other status as defined)
• Proven experience as a Program Manager or in a similar managerial role
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (Basecamp, MS Project, etc.) is a strong advantage
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
No travel is required for this position.

M-F 8am-5pm

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