Program Manager

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations.

Our brand names are recognized globally including : BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole / Zero, West Chester, OH;

Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace / industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Why work for us?

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise.

It's our values that defines us to all of our key audiences : our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

Summary :

As a Program Manager at Microwave Products Group - Pole / Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the execution of simultaneous product development programs and compliance to technical requirements within established program baselines from product concept through full-rate production.

Primary Responsibilities :

Program Planning

• Establish program guidelines and develop the program plan for the statement of work and specifications, estimation of product / service cost, program tracking metrics and administration of contracts
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to program master plans and schedules.
• Develop control systems and reports that accurately measure progress, identify potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action to be taken, and ensure the company's contractual commitments are met.
• Interfaces with engineering and business development personnel in preparation of technical and price proposals.

Program Execution & Tracking

• Motivate and inspire enthusiasm in project team members to deliver their best work.
• Realize collaboration and cooperation with project team members and other stakeholders, working towards a common goal.
• Manage program staff and facilitate meetings to the level required by the specific program.
• Sets program direction and makes decisions where customer, technical, cost and schedule tradeoffs are considered.
• Manage program risks to ensure adherence to cost, schedule and technical performance requirements.
• Use Earned Value Management System tools to track schedule and cost performance.

Customer-Facing

• Develop constructive and positive customer relationships
• Acts as primary MPG-West Chester (Pole / Zero) point of contact for select existing and new customers
• Acts as primary customer contact on status and performance and anticipates and fulfill customer needs to ensure satisfaction and continued business.
• Identifies market requirements for new or improved products and features, translating customer needs into inputs for product development.
• Acts as liaison to other MPG-West Chester departments to resolve customer issues.
• Provides timely responses to customer requests for quotations and product / capabilities information.
• Acts as marketing champion for specific projects.
• Negotiate with customers when necessary.

Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include :

• Ability to lead in a high-performance cross-functional team environment.
• Acts independently, while being compliant to company policies, procedures and meeting company objectives.
• Ability to make critical decisions which affect the success of the company.
• Ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Tendency to seek challenges and generate new ideas for improving current processes.
• Understanding of contracting language - specifically within the government and / or aerospace fields.
• Understanding of government regulations and military standards.
• Strong written, verbal, and listening skills.
• RF and communications technical background advantageous.
• Ability to create excellent long-term customer relationships.
• Average skills with MS Office, and MS Project.
• Familiarity with complex enterprise systems such as Oracle, SAP, IFS, etc.

Requirements Include :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The Education and / or Experience listed below represents the knowledge, skill or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration, preferably Electrical Engineering, from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience is required.

Equivalent 5 years of program management experience in military, aerospace, medical or other similar high-reliability programs.

• Must be able to obtain DoD secret clearance.
• 5+ years experience with DoD and DoD subcontractor electronics-based program management with engineering development environment.
• Past experience with military and / or aerospace programs highly desired.
• Minimum ability to travel 10% of the time, though travel will vary.

Benefits of joining our team!

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays / year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance - 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

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Work Arrangement : Onsite

Salary Range : -

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education / training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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