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Howmet Aerospace · 19 hours ago

Program Manager, NPI - Wichita Falls, TX

Wichita Falls, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Program Manager will manage a portfolio of Aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbine NPI programs, leading cross-functional teams from pre-quote through production launch to ensure program commitments are met.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensuring the goals, scope and deliverables are clearly defined and communicated to the team for each program

Supporting a detailed execution plan working with the NPI Department Manager and team members from different functional disciplines (engineering, manufacturing, commercial, scheduling, quality) in an effort to ensure the timely completion of the plan

Maintaining detailed action lists for all programs and working closely with the engineering and operational teams to ensure they are completed on time and within the budget; this process will involve a detailed review of the daily overdue tasks list and follow up during the daily management meeting

Identifying gaps and/or risks to the program and drive mitigation plans to avoid delays or unnecessary expenses; this will include obtaining the commitment of the various functional discipline leaders to ensure the overall recovery of the program

Conducting regular program reviews with all stake holders, both internal and external, regarding program status, pending action items, recent developments and program needs

Utilizing the PM (Program Management) software toolset to ensure cross-functional team members work collectively to complete the necessary tasks on time and provide weekly status updates for each program

Ensuring that any disconnects between functional areas are resolved in a timely manner by driving conflict resolution

Elevating critical path issues to the management team if desired results are not achieved

Functioning as a liaison between facilities

Qualification

Program ManagementNew Product DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipBachelor’s DegreeCustomer EngagementDetail OrientationInfluence without AuthorityFuture FocusedCommunicationOwnership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical area from an accredited institution

Minimum 3 years of experience with launching new product development programs, including working directly with the customer. Program/project management experience is required

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status