Sr. Program Manager

Sr. Program Manager

El Segundo Area

Direct Hire

$170k-$205k year

Successful candidate will be responsible for developing technically sound projects plans, schedules and budgets, to meet both customer and internal, technical and contractual requirements. Identifies resource needs (position will typically not have direct reports) from the larger engineering staff pool. Manages tasks and resources to the established budget and schedule, develops and implements corrective action and recovery plans when the project falls behind schedule or runs over budget. Chairs frequent meetings, normally at least weekly, with the project team to assign tasks, review status, discuss issues, make decisions and work problem resolutions, minimizing and eliminating barriers to program success. Interacts with outside suppliers to help manage requirements, schedule and cost issues related to specific components and/or services being purchased from the particular supplier. Manages the customer relationship through effective and frequent communication as the primary point of contact. Creates and presents effective Powerpoint presentations for in-depth design reviews, both internally and for customer milestones. Assesses, manages, and communicates project risk. Communicates internally with management regarding program status and needs, identifying issues and recommending solutions. Manages and maintains scope changes whether from the customer or internally driven. Identifies additional sales and up-scope opportunities based on conversations and interactions with customers.

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering, BS/MS in Management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years experience in relevant program management
• Demonstrated skills in organizing and directing people and programs
• Interpersonal skills to constructively manage interactions and working relationships of engineering team
• Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently
• Ability to negotiate effectively
• Technically proficient in computer applications: MS Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint
• Requires strong interpersonal and presentation skills, able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of management and/or customers
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal to employees of all levels and with outside customers

Bonus Skills:

• P & L Knowledge
• Familiar with engineering drawings, design tools, Windchill PLM software
• Six Sigma /TQM certified or experience

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