Program Manager

Kimchuk, Inc.

$88K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree in management or related field
  • 3-5 years program management experience in a regulated industry, ideally Defense/Aerospace
  • 5+ years experience in Electronic Manufacturing Services or Manufacturing
  • Preferred CAPM or PMP certification
  • Proven experience in a program manager role with understanding of project management techniques

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary contact for customers
  • Manage overall program performance concerning cost, schedule, scope, quality, and risk
  • Drive program outcomes through effective management of orders, scheduling, and communications
  • Identify and mitigate program risks and opportunities
  • Assist in pricing, quoting, and proposal development
  • Resolve issues affecting delivery, quality, or cost
  • Provide regular reports and presentations to senior management and customers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Long term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Paid day off for your birthday
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Veteran-friendly workplace
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
  • Participation in an employee-led Activities Committee for team events and social gatherings
Full Job Description
Number of Openings
1

Position
Program Manager

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Program Manager is responsible for the successful execution of customer orders from contract award through delivery and closeout. This role ensures programs are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with customer, contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements. The Program Manager serves as the primary customer interface and leads cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as the primary customer point of contact
  • Own overall program performance including cost, schedule, scope, quality, and risk
  • Drive program outcomes through management of Customer Order entry, change orders, scheduling, document control, production planning, maintaining main point of contact for internal and external customer communications
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and opportunities
  • Support pricing, quoting, and proposal development activities
  • Resolve issues that impact delivery, quality, or cost
  • Keep senior management and customers informed with regular detailed and accurate reports or presentations as needed


Category
Business Development

Position Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • BS/BA diploma in management or a relevant field
  • 3 - 5 years of experience of program management within a regulated industry preferably within the Defense/Aerospace industry

EXPERIENCE DESIRED
  • Minimum 5 years Electronic Manufacturing Services or Manufacturing
  • CAPM or PMP certification is preferred

SPECIAL TRAINING/SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • Proven experience as a program manager in a similar environment
  • Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods

Benefits:

We believe that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our mission. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote financial security, professional growth and overall well-being.

Our benefits include:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Long term disability
  • 401(k)
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • A paid day off to celebrate your birthday
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing mission driven organization.
  • Veteran friendly workplace
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
  • An employee led Activities Committee that organizes team events, community outreach, and company sponsored social gatherings throughout the year.

Ready to make an impact? If you want to be part of a team that values service, innovation and impact - we invite you to apply today.

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
Days

Hiring Manager(s)
Victoria Haslob

Post Internal Days
0

Req Number
ADM-26-00004

This position is currently accepting applications.

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