Program Manager

Company: Kamatics Corporation
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Program ManagerRequisition ID Category Project ManagementSegment Kaman AerospaceShift Shift 1# of Openings 2Overview This role is a fantastic opportunity for candidates who want to utilize their leadership skills and work with people on a day to day basis.The Program Manager works under the administrative direction of the Director of Program Management, with minimal supervision. They are responsible for centralized management and overall performance of assigned programs as well as the effective leadership of assigned personnel and the achievement of superior customer relationships.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages all phases of programs/projects from inception through completion.
• Manages activities that support program definition, proposal and bidding processes, financial planning, profit and loss performance, negotiations and subsequent execution of the objectives.
• Monitors status of deliverables to ensure contractual milestones and program objectives are accomplished on schedule and within budget.
• Works well with employees, customers, buyers by utilizing people skills.
• Runs Tier 2 meetings for assigned programs.
• Initiates and leads problem solving efforts to minimize risk and impact by identifying potential issues, determining and implementing corrective action.
• Cooperatively works cross functionally with other management to ensure appropriate allocation of resources and manpower. Preemptively identifies negative trends and creatively works to achieve win-win solutions with other program/functional management when conflicts occur, balancing program requirements with resource constraints.
• Serves as primary customer contact for program activities.
• Leads program review sessions with customer as needed, to achieve superior customer satisfaction while effectively representing the company's position.
• Monitors program performance, including cost, quality, and schedule. Effectively addresses customer concerns and obtains solutions such as reallocation of resources revised schedules or modified contractual specifications.
• Manages program data requirements, ensuring that all contract data requirements are submitted in accordance with contractual/customer requirements and that non-disclosure agreements are not violated. Coordinates customer on-site visits with other facility management to ensure optimal impact.
• Evaluates RFP/RFQs from customer for feasibility and makes recommendations to pursue or decline. Manages proposal preparation process, business plans, statements of work, specifications, operating budgets and financial terms and conditions.
• Directs and implements cost reduction or performance improvement plans as appropriate.
• Actively participates in marketing activities to promote programs to the customer or to identify new or follow-on business opportunities for the company. Qualifications
  • Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field plus a minimum of 3 years of experience leading a project.
  • Manufacturing experience required, Aerospace experience strongly preferred.
  • Must have knowledge of a general technical field such as engineering, contracts administration, and finance or program management.
  • Fluent verbal and written skills are required.
  • Must have financial literacy in order to manage a budget.
  • Proficient in the use of computers as well MS Office products including MS Project.
    
    Kaman Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer Kaman Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Kaman Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Kaman provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures and/or process. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. For more information, please click here for a notice that provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Positions at Kaman require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These laws limit access rights for non-US Persons or other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, applicants may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status. All such inquiries are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
    
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