Seeking a talented Program Manager for a key role driving ongoing company growth through efficient R&D and NPI programs.
This high-profile position regularly interfaces with all levels of the organization, including the executive team and is based on site at the company’s Rockford, IL facility.
Responsibilities include :
- Interface with the customer to maintain alignment between customer expectations, company activities, and approved project scope.
- Track program performance to planned schedule and budget using EVMS and other tools.
- Manage program changes as they arise and adjust planned schedule and budget accordingly.
- Promote and maintain ongoing cross-functional (Engineering, Accounting, Contracts, and Sales) communication and proactive collaboration to ensure successful team project execution.
- Facilitate work with subcontractors, providing regular status updates to internal team.
- Utilize the company’s New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and milestones to successfully guide program execution from design to qualification and production.
- Create schedule, cost, and resource estimates to support proposals for new Engineering and NPI activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline required. Advanced degree or certification(s) a plus.
- Knowledge of the business, in-depth understanding of the technology (motion control, actuators, aerospace components), and ability offer competitive solutions to customers.
- Proven ability to work both as an individual and as a member of a high-performance team.
- Demonstrated experience with planning and scheduling for multiple programs and multiple customers.
- Ability to manage technical risk.
- Familiarity with ISO 9000 or AS9100 practices.
30+ days ago