Program Management Mgr - L5

Standard Job Description Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.

Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.

Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of relevant Program Management experience supporting complex aerospace, defense, or military aircraft programs. Demonstrated experience working directly with NAVAIR on international or Foreign Military Sales programs.

Demonstrated experience leading large international development and/or production programs. Demonstrated experience managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance. Demonstrated ability to lead and align multiple Program Managers and cross-functional teams within a highly matrixed organization.

Strong understanding of Foreign Military Sales processes and the relationship between the U. S. Government, NAVAIR, industry, and international customers. Working knowle