Program Manager

Job Summary : CME is looking for a Program Manager who leads, manages, and delivers programs and products to meet commercial and governmental contract requirements across a variety of small to large projects, ranging from R&D to engineering development, production, and test efforts.

These projects span industries including defense and aerospace, heavy equipment and industrial machinery, and power and energy markets.

You will lead teams and be responsible for delivering products and programs on time, within budget, and to performance specifications.

The role involves leading frequent project team meetings and integrated product teams (from kick-off through project close), while working closely with customers.

If you have a passion for communication and attention to detail, we want to speak to you!

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Program Leadership : Lead, manage, and coordinate all aspects of program delivery from initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and performance specifications.
• Team Management : Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to achieve program objectives.

Facilitate regular team meetings, providing clear direction and resolving any issues that arise.

• Customer Liaison : Act as the primary point of contact for customers, managing expectations, addressing concerns, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the program lifecycle.
• Integrated Product Team (IPT) Management : Organize and lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and focused on achieving program goals.

Conduct kick-off meetings, regular reviews, and project closeout sessions.

• Risk Management : Identify, assess, and manage program risks, developing mitigation strategies to address potential issues proactively.
• Cost Control : Monitor program budgets, ensuring all costs are within approved limits. Take corrective actions when necessary to keep programs on budget.
• Schedule Management : Develop and maintain program schedules, tracking progress and adjusting plans as needed to meet delivery timelines.
• Performance Monitoring : Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor program progress, ensuring that all deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Contract Compliance : Ensure all program activities comply with contractual obligations, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, including ITAR and EAR.
• Reporting : Prepare and present regular program status reports to senior management, customers, and other stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and next steps.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive continuous improvement initiatives within programs, leveraging lessons learned and best practices to enhance future project performance.
• New Product Development (NPD) : Collaborate with design engineering teams on New Product Development (NPD) efforts, ensuring seamless transition from development to production.
• ERP System Utilization : Utilize ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint) to manage program resources, track performance, and support decision-making.
• Stakeholder Communication : Maintain clear and effective communication with all program stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on program goals and status.

Job Qualifications :

• Experience : 5 years of direct work experience in a program management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution of small to large engineering or manufacturing teams with multiple levels of management.
• Software Proficiency : Proven experience with Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• ERP Systems : Understanding of ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint or similar.
• Engineering & Manufacturing Processes : Understanding of Design Engineering processes and Lean Manufacturing.
• New Product Development (NPD) : Familiarity with New Product Development processes.

Minimum Requirements Needed :

• Education : Bachelor's Degree in the field of Business or Engineering.
• Experience : 5+ years of program management experience; U.S. Government Programs preferred.
• Regulatory Compliance : Positions with CME require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations.

Applicants for these positions need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.

S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Assessments : Behavioral & Cognitive Assessments.

Travel Percentage Required : Travel to Customers. 5-10%

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME®) is a 27-year-old award-winning Tampa Bay small business which designs and manufactures custom-engineered and build-to-print / spec products / systems.

Our team works with aerospace / defense and industrial customers to produce cables & wire harnesses, power supplies & distribution equipment, special test equipment;

CME's products are used by the US military and other industries around the world. CME is also a big supporter of STEM as well as sustainable efforts & education including :

CME operates on the EOS System and company focused on a Culture of Accountability. Our 5 Core Values drives everything we do as employees and the results for our customers.

CME's 5 Core Values are : Resolves Problems, Works with Energy & Passion, Challenges Themselves, Serves the Customer-Protects CME, and Delivers!

CME is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

In compliance with U.S. federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States;

CME cannot accept any person who does not meet employment eligibility requirements, E-Verify verification, and / or is in the U.

S. under a student (F1 and / or OPT, J1, orM1) or temporary work visa.

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