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Curtiss-Wright Corporation · 3 hours ago

Senior Program Manager- Onsite Position- Defense

Santa Clarita, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$139K/yr - $192K/yr

10+ years exp

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged processing solutions. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee program performance in accordance with contract requirements, support business development, and enhance customer satisfaction.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Will work with Engineering and support organizations to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor subcontract costs, schedules, and technical performance

Ownership of the schedule and cost management on programs managed - Holds program and proposal Kick-off Meetings, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule - Establishes and tracks metrics to monitor performance and progress

Establish program status reporting to anticipate and take corrective action in problem areas before they occur, with appropriate line organization

Must be familiar with the architecture and implementation of complex integrated systems for Defense and Aerospace; the hardware development process; the integration and test requirements and methodologies to support these complex systems integration activities

Lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization

Act as a central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers

Takes a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems. Reports potential problems to upper management

Ensure pertinent written records are maintained that document all agreements / commitments related to the project

Qualification

Program ManagementDefense ElectronicsCost ManagementPMP CertificationAerospace ExperienceCustomer CommunicationNegotiation SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred (or equivalent)

Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance

A minimum of 10 years related experience in the Defense and Aerospace

Experience in working with the Defense and Aerospace customer community and in serving as a principal point of contact to key military and commercial customers

Should have experience with customer communications, negotiations and proposal management

Contribute to weekly and monthly strategic planning, plan execution and technology roadmap updates and must be able to keep team members focused on schedule milestones and objectives and must motivate team members to develop cost effective, customer-oriented solutions and approaches