Technical Production Program Manager 2

Description

You will help run production of an air-launched, counter-air-defense weapon system for U.S. and foreign military sales customers, based at the company's Northridge, CA site.

The role sits in the Defense Systems sector within the Advanced Weapons business unit and covers production from contract kick-off through planning, material procurement, manufacturing and delivery.

The position is full-time and on site in Northridge, CA. Remote work and telework are not offered.

Responsibilities

• Direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams so the program meets its cost, schedule and technical targets.
• Own day-to-day relationships with DoD customers.
• Track program performance and report on it.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings for customer leadership, company executives and other stakeholders.
• Take part in negotiating contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones and key terms.
• Help build and hold to budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methods and tools, and at times lead that work.
• Plan and assign program resources, including workforce planning.
• Work with the Government Property team on government- and customer-furnished property and information (GFE, CFE, etc.).
• Support management of Intercompany Work Orders (IWO) and independent suppliers to meet program goals.
• Follow internal processes, policies and applicable industry standards.
• Help develop and maintain master plans and integrated master schedules, at times leading that effort.
• Run thorough risk and opportunity management, covering identification, mitigation and realization.
• Support proposal preparation, and lead it when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of program management experience, or a master's degree and 6 years of program management experience.
• 4+ years managing production programs and leading high-performing cross-functional teams in aerospace or defense.
• A record of leading work to schedule, at or under cost, meeting all requirements, as a project lead, integrated program team lead or cost account manager.
• Experience creating executive-level PowerPoint presentations.
• Proven ability to handle risks, issues and opportunities.
• Experience managing firm fixed price (FFP) projects.
• Working proficiency with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and risk and opportunity management processes and tools.
• Strong understanding of production and manufacturing processes.
• Strong grasp of financial, market and strategic concepts.
• Able to anticipate and shape customer needs.
• Skilled at stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution and executive-level reporting.
• Experience identifying and driving business growth.
• Able to shape RFP responses and deliver compliant proposals.
• Forward-looking, analytical approach to uncertainty, with familiarity with R&O management processes.
• Builds strong, trusted relationships with customers and partners.
• Keeps integrity and resilience under pressure and makes data-driven decisions.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methods.
• Preferred: a degree in science, engineering or business.
• Preferred: PMP certification.
• Preferred: experience managing programs as the prime contractor on DoD systems.
• Preferred: experience with Lean, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement frameworks.
• Preferred: current US Government Secret security clearance, with ability to be cleared for SAP.

Conditions

Secret clearance is required to start.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel is 25% of the time.

Full-time, on site in Northridge, CA, with no remote or telework arrangement.

Primary level base salary range is $161,100.00 to $241,700.00. This is a general guideline, and the final offer depends on scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.