Curtiss-Wright Corporation ยท 19 hours ago
Senior Manager Program Management - Defense
Newtown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $210K/yr
5+ years expCurtiss-Wright Corporation is a recognized leader in comprehensive and integrated data acquisition through telemetry systems, and they are seeking a Senior Manager of Programs. In this role, you will ensure program technical, cost, and schedule commitments are met while leading integrated product teams and managing the Program Management Office.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Aimee Cheng-Yu
Responsibilities
Establish structure, process and accountability culture in the Program Management Office centered around achievable program plans, risk management, schedule adherence and on-budget performance while achieving revenue, profitability and working capital objectives of the business unit
Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Proactively manage customer escalations with clear and executable mitigation/recovery plans
Work with Engineering, Operations, and support organizations to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor costs, schedules, and technical performance
Hold program and proposal Kick-off Meetings, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule
Manage, coordinate and control Work Plan execution to achieve technical, cost and schedule objectives
Lead multi-disciplinary program teams and regular meetings to monitor and drive progress toward objectives while anticipating and taking corrective action in problem areas before they occur
Take a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems. Report potential problems to upper management
Review and control cost, including the coordination and certification of Estimate at Complete
Maintain effective customer communications, ensuring that all customer requirements and expectations are addressed effectively
Ensure pertinent written records are maintained that document all agreements / commitments related to the project
Qualification
Required
5-15 years experience in Aerospace and Defense program management
2 or more years people management experience
Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and manage detailed program budgets
Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems and Risk Management
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures for a high complexity product line
Prior engineering/operations experience with current experience in program management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
Strong customer relationship experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information to diverse internal and external audiences
US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
Preferred
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business preferred (or equivalent)
Project Management Professional Certification is an asset
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Company
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services.
Founded in 1929Davidson, North Carolina, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-04-02Acquired
1929-08-22IPO
Leadership Team
Lynn Bamford
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Tynan
VP Finance/CFO
Recent News
2025-11-21
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