Kaman Corporation · 4 hours ago
Deputy Program Mgr Direct
Kaman Corporation is seeking a Deputy Program Manager Direct to assist and/or stand in for the primary Program Manager. This role involves supporting the cost, schedule, and overall performance of assigned programs while managing customer expectations and internal stakeholders.
AerospaceIndustrialIndustrial AutomationManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct Design
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and execution of program plans in accordance with an approved work break-down structure ("WBS")
Ability to develop a WBS and a project schedule using MS project in support of small to large scale proposals
Assist in the proactive management and communication program progress (milestones to inchstones) with the assigned integrated program team (IPT), functional management, KPP Leadership and customer leadership, as required
Assist in actively managing and balancing customer expectations with Kaman business needs to maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing Kaman risk
Ensure on-time completion of program management milestones such cost, schedule and scope in accordance with Program Management leadership expectations
Assist in the successful management of internal and external stakeholders to quickly execute program decisions, close action items and resolve issues in real-time
Assist in the development of operating budgets, Program financials, estimates at completion (EAC), Estimates to complete (ETC) and processing of internal long-lead funding requests (KISOs)
Assist with internal and external program management reviews and /or technical interchange meetings with internal and external customers
Apply programmatic leadership and direction in accordance with all released program management processes and procedures, including IPT management, risk management and change control
Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance
Qualification
Required
Work under the general direction of Program Management leadership
Assist and/or stand in for the primary Program Manager as assigned
Support the cost, schedule and overall performance of assigned programs
Work with employees assigned to the program from all departmental functional areas
Ensure program contract line items are submitted on time
Ensure program requirements, expectations and objectives are achieved
Assist in the development and execution of program plans in accordance with an approved work break-down structure (WBS)
Ability to develop a WBS and a project schedule using MS project in support of small to large scale proposals
Assist in the proactive management and communication program progress (milestones to inchstones) with the assigned integrated program team (IPT), functional management, KPP Leadership and customer leadership, as required
Assist in actively managing and balancing customer expectations with Kaman business needs to maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing Kaman risk
Ensure on-time completion of program management milestones such cost, schedule and scope in accordance with Program Management leadership expectations
Assist in the successful management of internal and external stakeholders to quickly execute program decisions, close action items and resolve issues in real-time
Assist in the development of operating budgets, Program financials, estimates at completion (EAC), Estimates to complete (ETC) and processing of internal long-lead funding requests (KISOs)
Assist with internal and external program management reviews and/or technical interchange meetings with internal and external customers
Apply programmatic leadership and direction in accordance with all released program management processes and procedures, including IPT management, risk management and change control
Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance
Company
Kaman Corporation
Since 1945, Kaman has been a leading innovator in the aerospace industry, serving commercial and military customers around the world.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$115M2024-01-19Acquired
2012-02-17IPO
2010-11-15Convertible Note· $115M
Leadership Team
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