PROGRAM MANAGER

Company Overview :

Come and work with us the TT Way which means we do the right thing, bring out the best in each other, achieve more together, champion expertise and get the job donewell! With approximately 5000 colleagues we operate from 28 locations around the world.

Building the expertise of our people is critical to the future success of our organization.

TT Electronics is a global provider of engineered electronics. We collaborate with customers in the transportation, industrial, medical, and aerospace and defense markets, providing them with engineering expertise and support through a global network of specialists and world class facilities.

As a responsible employer we encourage all our people to give something back by supporting the local communities in which we operate.

TT Electronics Olathe, Kansas facility, is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of custom magnetic products and assemblies.

The Olathe-based site has 65 years experience in the design and development of unique harsh-environment solutions for mission-critical applications.

Our dedicated teams are driven by collaboration and innovation to deliver engineering-led products supporting key applications including power conversion, actuation and control systems where our solutions support a broad range of globally recognized major aerospace and defense platforms across air, land and sea .

Role Overview and Responsibilities :

Introduction

The Program Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of new product projects from concept through first shipment of production parts.

As part of these duties, they will collaborate directly with customers and internal teams including NPI, Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Quality and Finance to ensure that program deliverables are met on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Defines the scope and schedule of projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Manages risks by identifying and assessing hazards in terms of probability and severity and then proactively implements controls to mitigate those risks.
• Creates and executes a detailed project plan which identifies dependencies, constraints, critical path, and all activities needed to meet the scope and customer requirements for the project.
• Develops and executes a detailed schedule to successfully complete the project deliverables on schedule, in scope, and in accordance with all customer processes and requirements.
• Establishes a communication schedule to update internal and external stakeholders as to project progress.
• Develops forms and records to document project activities. Sets up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured.
• Interacts with clients in a clear, concise and professional manner, to effectively meet project deadlines and requirements.
• Escalates issues to appropriate stakeholders as needed.
• Reviews work quality with the project team regularly to ensure project standards are met.
• Evaluates expected project outcomes as established during the planning phase and develops with the project team Lessons Learned for future projects risk mitigation.
• Control schedule, cost and scope creep.
• Manage whole program with standard program management tools.
• Other duties as required and / or assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes :

Core Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business (or other related field) required.
• Knowledge of project management is required.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous projects and priorities.
• Basic knowledge of marketing principles and an interest in supporting business development initiatives along with strong customer orientation.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail is required. Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people is required.
• Commitment to work with a hands-on approach in a team atmosphere is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar required.
• Cost account management experience.

Desireable Skills and Experience

• Three to five years of relevant and related work experience required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus.
• Experience with new product development preferred.
• Experience with associated military and aerospace specifications a plus.
• Experience with magnetics and power supply products a plus.
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.

S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if youd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process.

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