Program Manager

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The NPI Program Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of those projects are accomplished within the prescribed time frame. The position serves as the customer advocate and ensures effective program management processes, schedule, cost, resources, risk, project change management, and commitments to customers are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of complex tasks, relying on extensive experience and judgment, to plan and accomplish the job. These tasks encompass the full life of a program. The Manager is involved from early customer contact through program completion. The PM’s involvement includes all phases of program conception, terms and conditions, contractual agreements, design, development, manufacturing, test, fielding, accreditation, and initial logistic support. Some programs involve multiple units and can extend over many years.
• Support business development. New business may involve the application of existing product types and/or the development of new products. A high degree of creativity and latitude is required to accomplish this job. These activities involve working directly with potential customer personnel at mid and senior management levels to receive and set achievable program goals and requirements.
• The PM directs the development, production, and delivery of a detailed technical, contractual, and financial proposal, to meet the requirements of a Request for Proposal (RFP). The PM takes an active lead role in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes.
• Coordinates and monitors the schedule, cost, and technical performance of assigned programs.
• Ensures adherence to master production schedule and develops solutions to program problems.
• Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Leads the IPT and outlines work plans, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares and reviews project status reports for management, client, OEM, or others.
• Confers with project engineering personnel and provides technical advice to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Exhibit and practice professional and courteous behavior while interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Interact within a cooperative environment through positive behavior, commitment to common goals, contribution to problem solving, communication of ideas and suggestions, and encouragement to other employees and departments.
• Accountable for the control and distribution of documents and/or equipment subject to export control restrictions and the security of ITAR materials, projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FSI products.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.
• Able to adhere to a work schedule including prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success in all functional areas within a fast-paced, technically focused manufacturing environment is essential. Must be hands-on capable of effective project management, and implementing tactics to drive Company initiatives in a time sensitive manner.
• Must be results-oriented and demonstrate strategic thinking, innovation, flexibility in dealing with changing and ambiguous situations.
• Thorough knowledge and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture.
• Excellent project management skills including successful leadership of projects from planning phase through completion.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate business skills and lead multiple projects.
  Thorough knowledge of industry practices and the marketplace associated with fielded product or service.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, as well as apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Ability to respond to and negotiate with customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Skilled at interpreting, communicating and presenting program information to various levels and types of management, customers, and/or suppliers. Information can be furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations;  Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals;  Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.

COMPETENCIES:

Initiative / Problem Solving – Must be willing to identify existing or potential problem areas. Expected to determine, evaluate, and suggest appropriate courses of action and implement effective solutions. Interested in seeking ways to improve processes. Weigh consequences before making a final decision. Recognize issues and determines actions needed to advance the decision-making processes.

Teamwork / Relationship Building – Must be able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, leaders, subordinates, and outside contacts.  Build trust by respecting the ideas and contributions of everyone.  Behave in suitable and appropriate ways; pleasant and congenial; contributes to positive morale and spirit within the

team; and embraces diverse and global cultures and ideas.  Able to transmit information in a respectful, diplomatic, and mature manner to all.

Safety - Demonstrates a commitment to safety by following safety rules & guidelines; follows good housekeeping practices, takes proper care of equipment. Meets requirements of 100% participation in safety training & 100% safety actions completed.

Job Knowledge – Demonstrate skills and knowledge relevant to function and work group.  Apply best practices and stays up to date on developments in discipline.  Proficient in all job requirements.  Knows best tools and means for efficient accomplishment of objectives.  Takes the time to ensure accuracy of work.  High standards for quality and does not allow errors or mistakes.

Delivering Results - Strives to achieve excellence in all tasks and goals. Maintains focus and preserves in the face of obstacles. Uses time efficiently and responds quickly and constructively when confronted with challenges. Accurately prioritizes tasks. Delivers on deadlines.

Continuous Improvement – Actively participates in lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen Events, RCCA, and Value Stream Analysis.  Demonstrates enthusiasm and positivity for improving processes and their work environment.  Initiates improvement without the need for constant supervision.

EDUCATON / EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business or a related field is preferred

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related work experience with recent experience supporting a manufacturing organization is preferred. 

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office including proficiency in Excel and Word

Certificates and Licenses: PMP certification is preferred.

Other Requirements: Specialized knowledge of aerospace commercial or military contracting and procurement requirements and understanding of financial and labor cost systems and production processes. Occasional business travel, with the ability for short notice and extended travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office working conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Unitech Composites is an equal opportunity employer.