Director of Production and Program Integration

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Program Integration is responsible for guiding the successful execution of program production through direct and indirect relationships with functional support teams in areas such as program management, engineering, production and purchasing. He/she will set strategy and priorities and ensure tactical plans are implemented in line with the production/program goals. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Establish and maintain the ongoing production operations and create an overall rhythm that promotes production/program visibility and ensures that the critical goals are achieved
• Act as part of the key interface team with internal/ external customers.
• Contribute to the development of strategies in alignment with program objectives and help develop Long Range Strategic Plan and FMM's Annual Production Plan.
• Drive the coordination of support functions to support the overall production plan.
• Establish top-level risks, issues and critical actions in collaboration with the Program Management, and support functions and ensure resolution.
• Establish and manage performance dashboards to create production/program visibility at all levels.
• Support site integration activities and serve as production's focal point for cross function collaboration.
• Ensure the submission of key deliverables to the division, sector, or corporation.
• Establish key initiatives in support of the strategic plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 10 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in project/program management within the defense/aerospace industry, OR a Master's degree AND 8 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in project/program management within the defense/aerospace industry.
• Must have at least 5 years' experience as a program manager, program integration manager, project manager, or integrating large complex program activities.
• Demonstrated understanding of program risk, opportunity and issue management process.
• Demonstrated experience in program reporting.
• Program Integration / Project Management experience.

SKILLS

• Essential to this position is the ability to lead, direct, coach, and discipline employees in alignment with Company processes, policies, and procedures.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Business Discipline
• Developing the Best Employees
• A working knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience with computer systems such as EVMS, Baan, or a Time and Attendance systems.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to lead, direct, coach, and discipline employees in alignment with Company processes, policies, and procedures
• Ability to read blueprints.