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Aerospace Program Manager
Fullerton, CA · ManufacturingJob Title – Aerospace Program Manager
Company Location – Near Fullerton, CA
On-site, Full Time
Salary Range; $100k-148k
Job Summary of the Aerospace Program Manager position
Integr8staff seeks a client facing Program Manager to lead order fulfillment from the receipt of a contract through final shipment of product. Requires regular customer communication and then ensure operations and departments are aligned for on-time delivery of quality product to the customer. This is a rewarding and fulfilling career opportunity offering growth and leadership with an established organization.
Responsibilities of the Aerospace Program Manager position
Overall customer ownership & primary focal for communication - Schedule, technical, cost/margin
Work with customers to prioritize – Line of balance utilization with transparency & effective communication
Establish attainable goals & supporting tactics to achieve business objectives
Define, monitor, control & executes delivery plans - Timeline, constraints & roadblock etc.
Performance tracking - Metrics (KPIs), scorecards, weekly reports (schedule, quality, risk & C/A)
Provides expectations to management & customers - Reviews, elevation, commitments
Elevate risks & take action - Rapid resolution of customer-facing issues
Demand assessment & ensure resources are available to meet demand - SIOP
Improves linkage between operations & customers
Ownership over constraints impacting delivery or quality.
Facilitate customer site visits - Ensure the organization is prepared & customer expectations met
Disseminates program requirements to other company’s departments.
Monitors schedules, issues and communication to ensure satisfactory completion of contract requirements within schedule and budget constraints.
Reviews, discusses and resolves program issues with various company’s functional departments.
Hosts meetings with various departments to review programming milestones and implements corrective actions as needed.
Identifies program/contract risks and manages appropriately. Escalates as appropriate for visibility to the company’s management team.
Teams with contracts, sales, finance and company management to assist in bidding and award negotiations directly with the customer.
Prepares and presents monthly program reviews on status of schedule, financial, risk mitigation, manpower and other aspects of assigned programs.
Helps establish program goals and support tactics in company business plans. Develops reportable key performance indicators with Program Management staff.
Confers with the VP/GM and other senior staff members to review Flight Plan targets and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from status and conditions.
Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
Understands and lives by company’s ethics and business conduct policies.
Requirements of the Aerospace Program Manager position
Undergraduate degree in Business or a Technical field is required; MBA, advanced degree, and/or an engineering degree is desired.
Minimum of three years of experience in Manufacturing program management, preferably for an aerospace organization.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
Ability and comfort with accurately speaking, reading and writing in English.
Demonstrated planning and leadership skills.
Self-motivated team leader with the ability to lead and sustain improvement activities.
Excellent organizational, communication (written and oral), analytical and presentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software program. Ability to be trained in usage of manufacturing applications
Familiar knowledge of basic lean manufacturing methodologies including visual management and value stream mapping.
Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Must be able to maintain composure while under intense pressure and deadlines.
Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
Excellent responsiveness and customer focus.
Sound technical skills as demonstrated by an understanding and practical application of technical knowledge in a leadership role with ability to articulate technical issues at an understandable level to a variety of stakeholders including outside customers and across the organization.
Ability to work effectively in an environment where tact, sensitivity, respect, tenacity, persuasive ability, and decisiveness are required for success.
Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.
Company Location – Near Fullerton, CA
On-site, Full Time
Salary Range; $100k-148k
Job Summary of the Aerospace Program Manager position
Integr8staff seeks a client facing Program Manager to lead order fulfillment from the receipt of a contract through final shipment of product. Requires regular customer communication and then ensure operations and departments are aligned for on-time delivery of quality product to the customer. This is a rewarding and fulfilling career opportunity offering growth and leadership with an established organization.
Responsibilities of the Aerospace Program Manager position
Overall customer ownership & primary focal for communication - Schedule, technical, cost/margin
Work with customers to prioritize – Line of balance utilization with transparency & effective communication
Establish attainable goals & supporting tactics to achieve business objectives
Define, monitor, control & executes delivery plans - Timeline, constraints & roadblock etc.
Performance tracking - Metrics (KPIs), scorecards, weekly reports (schedule, quality, risk & C/A)
Provides expectations to management & customers - Reviews, elevation, commitments
Elevate risks & take action - Rapid resolution of customer-facing issues
Demand assessment & ensure resources are available to meet demand - SIOP
Improves linkage between operations & customers
Ownership over constraints impacting delivery or quality.
Facilitate customer site visits - Ensure the organization is prepared & customer expectations met
Disseminates program requirements to other company’s departments.
Monitors schedules, issues and communication to ensure satisfactory completion of contract requirements within schedule and budget constraints.
Reviews, discusses and resolves program issues with various company’s functional departments.
Hosts meetings with various departments to review programming milestones and implements corrective actions as needed.
Identifies program/contract risks and manages appropriately. Escalates as appropriate for visibility to the company’s management team.
Teams with contracts, sales, finance and company management to assist in bidding and award negotiations directly with the customer.
Prepares and presents monthly program reviews on status of schedule, financial, risk mitigation, manpower and other aspects of assigned programs.
Helps establish program goals and support tactics in company business plans. Develops reportable key performance indicators with Program Management staff.
Confers with the VP/GM and other senior staff members to review Flight Plan targets and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from status and conditions.
Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
Understands and lives by company’s ethics and business conduct policies.
Requirements of the Aerospace Program Manager position
Undergraduate degree in Business or a Technical field is required; MBA, advanced degree, and/or an engineering degree is desired.
Minimum of three years of experience in Manufacturing program management, preferably for an aerospace organization.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
Ability and comfort with accurately speaking, reading and writing in English.
Demonstrated planning and leadership skills.
Self-motivated team leader with the ability to lead and sustain improvement activities.
Excellent organizational, communication (written and oral), analytical and presentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software program. Ability to be trained in usage of manufacturing applications
Familiar knowledge of basic lean manufacturing methodologies including visual management and value stream mapping.
Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Must be able to maintain composure while under intense pressure and deadlines.
Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
Excellent responsiveness and customer focus.
Sound technical skills as demonstrated by an understanding and practical application of technical knowledge in a leadership role with ability to articulate technical issues at an understandable level to a variety of stakeholders including outside customers and across the organization.
Ability to work effectively in an environment where tact, sensitivity, respect, tenacity, persuasive ability, and decisiveness are required for success.
Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.