Senior Program Manager - Raleigh, United States - Kearfott

Description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.

Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients.

Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of Americas aerospace and defense industries.

With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force.

Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a full service provider.

Ensures the implementation and profitability of all customer or internally funded major projects or programs.
Reviews proposals for new business to determine acceptability of terms and condition.
Develops team by mentoring, coaching, and empowering. Advocates continuous learning. Provides ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
Analyzes and evaluates contract provisions to identify potential business risks.
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Job Description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.

Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients.

Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of Americas aerospace and defense industries.

With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force.

Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a full service provider.

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Essential Functions
Ensures the implementation and profitability of all customer or internally funded major projects or programs.
Reviews proposals for new business to determine acceptability of terms and condition.
Develops team by mentoring, coaching, and empowering. Advocates continuous learning. Provides ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
Analyzes and evaluates contract provisions to identify potential business risks.
Required Skills

Well versed in program and project management tools and processes as outlined in the Program Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) or equivalent.

Excellent management and influencing skills, demonstrated ability to get things done through influence.
Possesses excellent technical management skills, able to manage, guide or make decisions that reduce overall technical risk.
Well versed in MS Project and MS Office suite, ability to learn and extract data from ERP system
Drive for results, action oriented, and high energy level.
Excellent oral and written communication skills up to executive levels.
Excellent presentation skills and presentation preparation.
Possesses solid quantitative / analytical skills, understands how to use data.
Displays organizational leadership skills / team player.
Demonstrates commitment to Quality and Continuous Improvement.
This position requires experience in proposal development, cost and pricing, and support to contract negotiations
Requires experience in development and management of project funding/budgets.
Requires experience in risk identification, risk mitigation and risk management.
Requires experience in processes for product design, development and transition to production
Extensive experience with customer interaction and problem resolution on all projects and programs
Required Experience

Required
B.S. in Engineering or Business Management.
8-10 years progressive project management experience required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available.
Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance in the future.
Preferred
MS or MBA.
Experience with complex electronic systems or equivalent, aerospace and defense experience.
DOD Program Management/EVM experience preferred
Certification as a Program Management Professional (PMP).
At least 5-7 years experience with US government contracting.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Job Location

Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular
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