Senior Program Manager 019-26- Murrysvile, PA

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters' degree in Engineering with a focus on Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical Engineering, or a Bachelor's degree with 15 years of experience
  • 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing and machining with increasing responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience managing both individual projects and multiple programs with cross-organizational teams
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense protocols and projects
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and customer service skills
  • Proficient in oral and written communication, including presentation skills
  • Willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall program management for selected customer projects
  • Review project documentation for accuracy and completeness
  • Develop and oversee project Statements of Work (SOW), Cost Proposals, and timelines
  • Identify and supervise project team members
  • Ensure projects meet objectives on time and within budget
  • Manage customer communications and facilitate information exchange
  • Support strategic planning and identify new program management opportunities

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility
  • Opportunity to lead significant projects valued between $20 million and $3 million annually
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the defense sector
  • Professional development opportunities through project leadership
  • Collaboration with cross-organizational teams and industry partners
Full Job Description
Position Title: Senior Program Manager

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Hybrid- Murrysville, PA

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing program management for customer project initiatives, including project leader effectiveness in delivering project objectives on time and on budget.

This position manages the operational aspects of a variety of programs including significant, customer interface, incoming program review and assignment to proper technical staff, project management, and project reporting to appropriate NCDMM staff and Department of Defense representatives.

Customer projects can range in length from 2 months to 2 years and with values from tens of thousands to more than $20 million.

This position is responsible for generating additional or follow-on business with $2 million to $3 million in value annually.

Essential Functions
  • Perform overall Program Leadership responsibility for selected programs including, but not limited to:
  • Reviewing project input for completeness.
  • Developing and overseeing project Statement of Work (SOW), Cost Proposal and Timeline generation.
  • Identifying project team.
  • Overseeing project team.
  • Ensuring project is on time, on budget and meets all set objectives.
  • Identifying and recognizing Alliance Partner involvement on projects.
  • Monthly Reporting.
  • Being the first line interface with customers and responsible for customer communications and information exchange.
  • Providing input regarding the NCDMM strategic planning.
  • Identifying new sources for program management opportunities.
  • Supervising team members and supporting annual reviews.
  • Preferred experience in hypersonic technologies.


Required Education and Experience
  • Masters' degree in Engineering with curriculum emphasizing Manufacturing Technology and or/Mechanical Engineering or other comparable degree program with 10 years of experience.
  • In lieu of a Masters' degree the incumbent can have a Bachelors' degree in a related field with 15 years of experience.
  • Experience in the manufacturing and machining industry with a proven record of increasing responsibility in technical applications and supervisory areas.
  • Experience successfully managing individual projects as well as a portfolio of programs comprised of multi-organizational teams is desired.
  • Experience with Department of Defense
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Willing to travel
  • Experience developing effective manufacturing processes to support the production of defense related components, advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing is a plus.


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