Program ManagerCountryUnited States of America
State / County Texas
City Arlington
Division Aerostructures
Company Progressive
Function Program Management
Workplace Type On-Site
Position type Full Time
Opportunity ID 23656
Job Description Position Summary: The
Program Manager has oversight responsibility for all aspects associated with an assigned customer project/program and serves as the primary liaison between the customer and the plant. This position reviews the status of projects, manages customer line of balances, and prepares status reports, as required. This position manages all customer communication pertaining to product information, inquiries, contracts and/or purchase orders, complaints and/or feedback, and has approval authority for contract or purchase order amendments.
Reporting Relationships:The
Program Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for the successful management and execution of designated site programs. The position also maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of Program Management to ensure adherence to contractual requirements, program governance standards, compliance obligations, and appropriate segregation of duties.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities: - Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Production Control to ensure commitments are met for product delivery.
- Review and approve contracts for price and schedule accuracy in coordination with Finance for final approvals.
- Coordinate with Engineering on competitive and sole-source proposal efforts and negotiate as necessary to ensure reasonable pricing.
- Represent customer needs to manufacturing, driving priority through the plant as needed.
- Interface directly with customers regarding production status, demand forecasts, and opportunities for additional scope.
- Manage contractual commitments and identify cost issues to meet expected program margins.
- Compile and review demand forecasting for all programs and coordinate with Operations and Engineering on capacity constraints to mitigate potential bottlenecks.
- Coordinate internally and lead customer reviews as needed (Program Readiness Reviews, Program Management Reviews)
- Serve as the primary point-of-contact/host for all customer visits.
- Partner with Quality to ensure products are manufactured according to requirements and specifications, as well as, adhering to Quality Manual and AS9100 requirements.
- Coordinating any post-delivery activities related to the product/program.
- May occasionally perform and present on special projects; perform other duties, as assigned.
Required Skills: - Strong prioritization, planning, time management, and project management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven track record building customer relationships
- Experience using ERP Systems - particularly Syteline
- Ability to lead others through influence and achieve objectives on time
- Experience in Program/Project Management in machining/manufacturing environment
- Understand/use techniques for effective control of quality, cost, and scheduling.
- Knowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning and forecasting including people, material, and equipment resource allocation; corporate and human resource policies and benefits; leadership and teaming; and production methods.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point); Knowledge in Microsoft Project is helpful but not required.
Experience & Education:- 2-4 years experience in Program Management for the manufacturing industry; aerospace or defense preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:- May be required to move items up to 35 pounds.
- Daily duties may require sitting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, operating, and manipulating hand tools.
- Daily duties may require extended duration of walking.
- Exposed to a Manufacturing setting with heavy machinery.
