Vacuum Process Engineering, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Director of Program Management
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expVacuum Process Engineering, Inc. (VPE) is a special-process manufacturing company serving the defense, semiconductor, and energy markets. The Director of Program Management will lead customer program support in Aerospace and Defense, focusing on revenue and margin improvements while managing a high-performing program management team.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Andrew Thudium
Responsibilities
Develop and implement business development strategies that align with VPEs business and financial goals
Work with sales and marketing departments to conduct market analysis, understand customer needs, market dynamics, and identify potential opportunities for growth and innovation in the Aerospace and Defense industries
Collate customer feedback / trends and use this to develop key business strategies
Establish and nurture relationships with key internal and external customers
Lead negotiations and create agreements to form strategic partnerships
Create and develop processes for managing travelers, BOM’s, and picklists
Management of inventory including WIP, raw materials, and finished goods
Developing and manage technical support including process specs and improvements, fixture designs, value streams maps, and documentation
Lead communications with internal and external stakeholders. This includes program status updates, risks, issues, and mitigation plans
Oversee the PMs communication, planning, execution, and completion of activities to ensure they meet business objectives
Work to develop a culture of pride and program excellence that stays compliant with AS 9100 and NADCAP requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success and operational efficiency
Build and lead a high-performing program management team capable of driven decision making and independent management of successful/profitable programs
Create training / competency matrix for all PMs with corresponding development plans
Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members
Develop and manage budgets for the Program Management Department
Monitor each Program Manager and overall financial performance of and ensure projects are delivered within budget and on schedule
Qualification
Required
15-20 years' experience in a contract manufacturing environment
15-20 years' experience in the Aerospace Industry
15-20 years' experience in Program Management
7+ years' experience managing, developing, evaluating, and progressively disciplining talent
BS in Engineering
PMP Certification
Ability to articulate effectively and precisely both verbally and in writing
Well versed in the latest office technology, software, including O365, project management and collaborative software/apps
Current Driver's License
Deep familiarity with ISO 9001/AS 9100, NADCAP and ITAR
Experience with DO/DX ratings
Exceptional communication skills - the ability to collaborate with multiple departments, vendors, customers, and suppliers
The ability to champion process improvement throughout the program
Deadline and date driven
Innate inquisitiveness in 'how things work' both mechanically and physically
Proven ability to create robust written procedures
Preferred
Experience with metallurgy, metal bonding, robotics and automation is a plus
Experience working with Tier 1 Aerospace or contract manufacturer highly desired
Benefits
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Vacuum Process Engineering, Inc.
We are an engineering company that provides metallurgical/materials joining services and creates quality products. Vacuum Process Engineering, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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