Chemring Energetic Devices · 1 hour ago
Senior Program Manager
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $213K/yr
10+ years expChemring Energetic Devices (CED) is a company focused on building products that protect the country and support major space and defense programs. The Senior Program Manager will lead development and production programs, ensuring that mission-critical products meet contract requirements while managing a multi-functional team.
ManufacturingMilitary
Responsibilities
Effectively lead a multi-functional program team of contracts, engineering, finance, quality, purchasing, manufacturing, and business development personnel to achieve project success
Execute program activities in accordance with established company program management procedures
Execute Earned Value Management system in accordance with ANSI/EIA-748 for Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule
Management of cost, schedule and technical baseline within program constraints
Program Risk Management processes including mitigation plans and reports
Lead overall proposal development activities and fulfill lead role in capture process for new or modified contracts
Pursue related business growth opportunities
Approve, track and report all appropriate program expenditures
Assist management and team members in understanding, accepting and communicating budgeting, scheduling and measurement concepts, theory and alternative approaches
Organize program work utilizing the program plan and monitoring approach
Analyze validity of schedules, budgets, risks and actions submitted by program teams and outside parties contributing to the program
Produce comprehensive schedules, budgets, risk databases and action item lists in various formats and detail to suit different programs or audiences that document, sequence and integrate: action items, program tasks, production operations, supplier material, customer or government furnished material, data, or other project/program activity
Lead management, program team and customer meetings and document meeting minutes
Monitor actual progress, compare to baseline and report progress against schedule and budget as well as analyze and report trends and budget or schedule risk
Review contracts and solicitations to identify budget and schedule requirements and constraints and forecast the impact of proposed change
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Engineering related discipline
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
10+ years Programs of Record Program Management in Aviation/Aerospace/Defense industry experience
Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards related to Program Management within a manufacturing environment
Experience in electromechanical devices, applicable to aviation, aerospace and defense
Application of concepts and principles
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
Understanding of engineering principles combining hardware, software, and mechanical assembly
Familiar with principles of systems engineering
Understanding of Department of Defense FAR's and DFAR's
Risk identification and management
Interpretation of customer needs
Presentation creation and delivery
Developing and maintaining business relationships
Data analysis
Excellent problem solving skills, sound judgment, initiative and creativity
Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, team leadership, and organizational skills
High energy and aggressive approach to issues
Work ethics of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity
Competent with computer software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project)
Managing competing priorities
Team building, and delegating/coaching
Proposal generation, management and negotiation
Material and labor quoting
Staff and skill mix allocation
Project management planning, tracking, and adjustment
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Willingness and ability to travel
Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
Preferred
MS or MBA
Benefits
Eligibility to participate in 1 of 3 different BCBS of IL medical plans
Dental (SunLife)
Vision (EyeMed)
Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) with a generous 6% match
11 Paid Holidays
5 paid Sick Days (based on a full year of employment)
Paid vacation
Company
Chemring Energetic Devices
CED design, development and manufacture of energetic, mechanical and electronic subsystems serving the aerospace and defense industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2006-03-13Acquired
Recent News
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2024-11-05
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