Senior Executive Program Manager - Simpson, PA, United States - Gentex Corporation

Description

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PURPOSE:

Gentex provides the Department of Defense (DoD) with flight critical safety equipment such as helmets, respiratory and optical protection that enhance situational awareness for the Warfighter community.

Gentex Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Program Manager to oversee the execution of complex programs in accordance with research and development best practices.

Program Management:

Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of complex programs in compliance with Gentex New Product Development processes and DoD Instruction , ensuring adherence to budgetary, schedule, and performance requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing the maturation of prototypes through the technology readiness levels, from concept demonstration to system integration testing and ultimately production/deployment (product launch).

Strategic Planning:

Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve program objectives, including defining scope, milestones, and the allocation of resources.
Stakeholder Engagement:

Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.

Schedule Management:

Develop and maintain program schedules, identify critical path activities, and implement schedule optimization strategies to ensure on-time delivery of program milestones.

Risk Management:

Identify potential risks and opportunities, develop mitigation and exploitation strategies, and monitor risk exposure throughout the program lifecycle.
Financial Management:

Monitor program budgets, track expenditures, and provide regular financial reports to stakeholders, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.
Track project against its schedule and budget, and against phase review objectives
Prepare for and conduct periodic design and program meetings for the customer(s) in accordance with the contract and/or other program requirements
Manage the preparation of, prepare and present program material for customer design reviews and meetings on major programs

Review, analyze, and comment on System Engineering documents, Engineering test procedures, reports, etc., Review, analyze, and interpret the technical and administrative requirements contained in requests for proposal (RFP), requests for quotation (RFQ), requests for information (RFI), information for bid (IFB), etc.

, to generate material used in preparation of formal responses

Write, edit, and review various management and technical sections of proposals written in response to an RFP, RFQ, RFI, and IFB.

Participate in contract negotiations as required
Manages multiple programs for which he/she is directly responsible
Report status to supervisor on a regular basis and executive staff on an as-needed basis
Bachelor's degree in Program Management, Engineering, Physics, or technically related discipline. MS or MBA preferred.

• Program Management Certification from the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) or Project Management Institute (PMI) is preferred.

Proven experience managing complex programs in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.Strong understanding of program management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Demonstrates technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as program management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.

• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, vendors, and government representatives.
• Ability to participate in study teams, originate new ideas, projects and methodologies; and execute projects within established financial and/or time constraints.
• experience in negotiating scope, knowledge of commercial and Gov't contract terms, and dispute resolution
• General knowledge of operations, including scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, test engineering, and quality systems
• General knowledge of finance, including the ability to read and understand financial data such as product income statements, return on investment analysis, and net-present value analysis
• Ability to understand, track, drill-down, and question activities and issues in all functional areas, and make sound business decisions based upon that data
• Strong influence-management, negotiation, leadership, and assertiveness skills
• Strong computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft software programs, such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, scheduling (MS Project), and electronic mail applications
• A working knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD) acquisition policies, regulations, and practices including FAR and DFAR
• A working knowledge of ISO 9001, or equivalent quality standards/procedures
• Ability to identify program risks and interpret contractual obligations, and communicate project goals and requirements
• PMP certification a plus.
• Familiarity with ITAR and Commerce Export control requirements for defense and/or commercial products

Position requires daily contact with all departments and management.

The individual must have a high level of comprehension, and a high level of general, verbal, written, numerical intelligence, and strong attention to detail.

TRAVEL:

Limited travel required

Gentex's Carbondale facility is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County.

The area hosts numerous nearby state parks, nature preserves and local colleges and universities, including The University of Scranton and Marywood University.

At Gentex, we don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community.

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Gentex, please call our Human Resources department at