Job details
Domain
Programs / Customer Relations
Job field / Job profile
Programs - Program manager level 3
Job title
Senior Program Manager
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Senior Program Manager you'll play a pivotal part on our Program Manager team. The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall financial success of a program, by actively managing Engineering Development execution to ensure products and Systems are certified on time to established budgets. The PM is also responsible for the successful transition from Product Development into full-scale Production, by interfacing with and directing Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Aftermarket Support Groups.
This position contributes to our vision by:
The PM is responsible for hitting program targets for Engineering Cost, Product Direct Cost, Weight, and Reliability. The PM is the primary decision maker and scope manager for a program, responsible for directing and communicating all aspects of a program to high level management both internally and to the Customer. The PM is responsible at the individual Product Level and the System Level, with responsibilities across all affected functional areas across multiple development and manufacturing sites, with care given to overall System Integration activities to ensure success at the System level.
The PM is also responsible for a program's long term Strategic Success, and plays a primary role in customer communication for growth opportunities. As such the PM will be involved in Research and Development activities, and be constantly aware of new opportunities on existing and future programs for introducing improved technologies to enhance customer value, stave off the competition, and enhance program financial success.
Requires an experienced and confident leader who demonstrates the capability to manage program cost, schedule and scope performance, to prepare and deliver effective presentations to external and internal stakeholders, to analyze and interpret customer requirements, to plan and monitor team performance effectively and to be a champion for customer satisfaction.
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications:
1. Detailed knowledge of Program Management Concepts and Tools including Earned Value Management
2. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and take initiative
3. Clear written and verbal communication skills in order to flow goals and directives
4. Ability to work through complex Program issues and offer guidance and direction in a positive, solution oriented manner
5. Thorough understanding of negotiation techniques and tactics
6. Ability to interpret, review, and negotiate complex contractual / business agreements
Expert knowledge of all Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project
Acquires an in-depth understanding of all programmatic requirements, and ensures they are clearly defined, communicated, and understood by all program team-members and management
Develops and maintains detailed program plans that identify work scope, schedules, NRE budgets, direct cost budgets, and weight targets
Monitors progress on a regular basis against all critical Program metrics to identify negative trends or risk areas, and takes intelligent proactive actions to recover
Drives a multi-function program team by leading regular team meetings, and ensuring action item lists and integrated schedules are created and maintained to achieve all program objectives.
Coordinates with all functional areas at the appropriate level to ensure program requirements are clearly understood and executed, elevating as necessary to ensure that quality work is accomplished per the program schedule
Establishes regular constructive customer interaction to coordinate business and technical requirements, exchange status, resolve issues or problems and negotiate changes
Proactively manages changes in project scope to protect program schedules and budgets. Submits and manages out-of scope assertions with the customer when required, taking appropriate internal action depending upon contractual requirements and program risk
Identifies and evaluates program risks in all functional areas of program, and develops and drives appropriate mitigation plans to eliminate or reduce the risk to an ac
This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.
Annual salary
$121,100 - 190,300 USD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
CA 90746 Carson
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
No
