Program Manager - Mechanical Engineering

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs final job review and resolves ongoing technical and contractual job requirements (schedule, technical requirements, and budget).
• Responsible for program budget, schedule, monitoring, and completion of goals and milestones in accordance with approved plans.
• Establishes Program organization structure and priorities (resource management, scheduling, staff).
• Coordinates internal functions to ensure all required tasks are being completed.
• Maintains ongoing communication with customers to accomplish program goals.
• Ability to investigate an issue, develop a solution, and communicate path forward clearly.
• Reviews and approves waiver deviations prior to submittal to customer.
• Reviews PDR/CDR presentations.
• Creates sub-contract work breakdown structure.
• Creates master milestone schedule.
• Communicates program status to the rest of the organization.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Familiarity with multiple functions within an organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS/BA degree in engineering or technical discipline or equivalent experience (4+ years).
• 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a leadership role on a Department of Defense program, either in an engineering or program management capacity.