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Program Manager

Safran Cabin

Santa Maria, California

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$88,000–$140,190
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Business Case, Change Control, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Review, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, Engineering, Establish Priorities, Functional Programming Languages, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Internet/IP Telephony, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Program Planning, Programming Methodologies, Project Engineering, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Santa Maria, California
POSTED
4 days ago
The Program Manager has program performance and P&L responsibility for a small to medium complexity program. He/she is responsible for delivering the program objectives, managing program performance, risks, opportunities, and change control according to internal rules and processes.

The Program Manager will provide leadership to a matrixed cross functional integrated program team (IPT) and drive continuous improvement using company root cause and corrective action processes.

The Program Manager will report to a Business Unit, Division leader or Director of Programs. The Program Manager serves as the Customer(s) primary Point of Contact (POC).

  • Responsibility, Authority and full Accountability, including program P&L, for the successful execution and Customer Satisfaction of the Program under his/her leadership.
  • Responsible for the overall financial performance of the program.
  • Maintain the Business Case for the entire program life cycle.
  • Monitor and control program Non Recurring Expenses (NRE).
  • Ensure profitability through Design To Cost (DTC) management.
  • Update program financials & determine root cause & corrective actions for variances.
  • Program bid, planning & control.
  • Develop estimate of non-recurrent & recurring costs targets.
  • Review customer requirements technical compliance matrix.
  • Work with IPT to develop, baseline and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Analyze and prioritize tasks on the Critical Path throughout the program life cycle.
  • Support the S&OP meetings and coordinate the program medium to long range planning.
  • Identify and manage program (internal & external).
  • Perform and maintain program risk & opportunity assessment ( quantitative and qualitative).
  • Review the customer contract compliance and control scope.
  • Primary Point of Contact with customer over the entire program life cycle.
  • Communicate to customer the commitments of the BU.
  • Be responsible for arranging program progress reviews with the customer.
  • Report to the customer a progress status of the program, compliant with their follow up expectations.
  • Oversee assigned Project Manager(s) and IPT work package leaders.
  • Set program priorities and provide strategic guidance on day-to-day program issues.
  • Establish program governance, including program key performance indicators (KPIs) & conduct weekly program review.
  • Monitor KPIs, including earn value management indicator, and ensure variances are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Provide annual performance review input for IPT resources to functional leadership.
  • Serve as primary liaison with Executive Management.
  • Provide the Voice of the Customer (VoC).
  • Provide strategic guidance from an operational perspective.
  • Determine required program resources needs through development and serial production.

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Typically requires 6 years of project manager or project engineer experience in a commercial aerospace environment required.

Basic Knowledge of program management methodologies and proven ability to manage complex projects

Computer Skills:
  • Proficient with MS Project.

Other Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, leadership skills, organizational skills, ability to analyze & summarize information, financial acumen.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail.
  • Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
  • Degree in engineering.
  • Project Management certification (PMI, PMP, etc.).
  • Experience with LEAN principles and continuous improvement.
  • Business travel up to 25% likely.

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