Associate Program Manager

Safran Cabin

Santa Maria, California

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,310–$113,960
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Cross-Functional, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Documentation, People Management, Persuasion Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Program Planning, Project Management Software, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Statement of Work (SOW), Status Reports, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Santa Maria, California
POSTED
3 days ago
Supports Program Manager with all aspects of Program Management:
  • Comprehends contractual obligations and statement of work for assigned program(s) and provides guidance based on these documents to other program team members as required.
  • Participates in program planning and documenting.
  • Develops and maintains status and visibility tools.
  • Assists with oversight and coordination of vendor activities and communication.
  • Comprehends and monitors assigned aspects of a program and report status.
  • Coordinates or assists with coordinating program reviews and meetings.
  • Coordinates program related travel as required.
  • Organizes and facilitates communications between the customer and appropriate personnel.
  • Provides leadership and coordination of team-based solutions to program issues.
  • Develops methods and procedures for managing programs.
  • Assists or takes primary role in developing or administering program change orders.
  • Assists with part procurement and status as required.
  • Assists in maintaining program financial health tools.
  • Participates in risk identification and risk mitigation activities.
  • Assists with final inspection (closing process) as required.
  • Responsible for ensuring that assigned small-scale projects progress on schedule within budget and meets or exceeds minimum quality standards; this may include post delivery support.
  •  Assists in preparing and maintaining departmental policies, procedures and reporting.
  • Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.

Candidate skills & requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Experience: More than 4 years of related experience.
  • Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
  • Demonstrates the interest and ability to grow within the program management function.
  • Displays sound judgment, problem-solving skills and ability to function independently to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication, time-management and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.
  • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
  • Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
  • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
  • Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
  • Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
  • Demonstrated experience with Accounting, Database and Project Management software.

About the Company

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Safran Cabin