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II-VI Aerospace & Defense · 8 hours ago

Principal Program Manager

Murrieta, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $163K/yr

7+ years exp

II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company specializing in advanced engineering solutions. The Principal Program Manager is responsible for managing complex customer contracts, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring project deliverables meet contractual requirements while maintaining financial performance.

AerospaceAppsManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

In partnership with Engineering and Operations, determines necessary resources, materials and capacity for assigned programs. Develops outcome-driven Statements of Work, budgets and program schedules to meet contractual objectives, necessary milestones and desired financial performance

Proactively identifies areas of risk and takes appropriate action to mitigate these risks using risk management processes

Drives program schedules to ensure on time delivery. Works with Engineering and Operations to develop schedule recovery plans when necessary

Tracks program budgets on a regular basis. Actual costs incurred, cost commitments and estimated cost at completion are reviewed and updated timely and accurately. Works with Finance partner to develop monthly EAC’s on each program

Provides monthly reports on program performance, including schedule, quality, and profitability, in sufficient detail to support discussions with multiple levels of management

Maintains regular and professional contact with the customer throughout the life of the program. Ensures the customer is promptly informed of issues which may affect quality or delivery, as well as concerns related to increased scope and additional funding requirements

Customer requests and concerns are explored, weighed, and presented appropriately to management/departments to be addressed

When necessary, facilitates the partnering of Engineering and/or Operations with the customer to improve upon the design and manufacturability of the product

Capable of leading all aspects of customer interchange meetings

Leads and mentors the Integrated Product Team and works collaboratively with Technical Managers to ensure program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives are satisfied

Effectively documents and maintains contract files with all communications that clearly describe the history, progress and key decisions related to a program

Monitors customer report cards for accuracy and addresses discrepancies for customer correction in a timely manner

Mentors and guides other Program Managers. May act in a team lead role at the discretion of the manager

May act as an assigned Product Manager to formulate business plans to develop and expand product lines with full P&L responsibilities

Partners with Sales and Engineering on RFQs for large programs; is involved with all costing, quoting and customer discussions from the initiation of the RFQ through final contract definitization

Assists in developing strategies for pricing and negotiations on key contracts. May also make suggestions as to the allocation of costs within approved processes. Submits/presents recommendations to management and corporate with necessary analysis and justifications

May lead proposal and negotiation efforts with key customers for new, add-on and multi-year contracts. Has the authority to negotiate down to pre-authorized limits

Leverages customer relationships to obtain follow-on and new business which supports the critical financial goals of the organization

Utilizes knowledge of assigned customers’ business and the marketplace, researches and suggests “white space” areas for exploration or expansion of sales opportunities in support of the sales organization

Conducts customer follow-up and relationship development of “best fit” partners for Coherent Aerospace & Defense capabilities to support ongoing and future business opportunities

Qualification

Program ManagementRisk ManagementBudgetingPMP CertificationCustomer Relationship ManagementMicrosoft ProjectNegotiation SkillsCoachingLeadershipCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityMentoring

Required

BS degree in Business, Operations Management or technical field such as Engineering. Equivalent experience and certification may be substituted for education

Minimum of 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 7 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 4 years' experience; or equivalent experience

Able to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance

Ability, flexibility, versatility and comfort level for working with multiple individuals and personalities

Strong communication skills and business acumen

Strong planning and leadership ability to coordinate and get tasks accomplished through indirect reports

Ability to persuade and motivate others

Ability to identify, negotiate and manage appropriate contract types (i.e. FFP, T&M, CPFF) to support customer needs and mitigate internal risk

Thorough understanding of production and financial reporting/systems with regard to program/project management (budgeting, EAC's, etc.)

Ability to train, coach and mentor other program managers

Advance skills using Microsoft Project and other software tools required to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders

Understands supports and strives to continuously improve the Coherent business policies, procedures and systems in place