Program Manager - Tempe, United States - Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.

Verified Company

Tempe, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Title:
Program Manager

FLSA:
Exempt

Department:
Engineering (reports to President)

Date: 6/2023

Location:
Phoenix Metro Area

Position Overview:

Responsible for overall management of multiple, unique, research and development programs from conceptual design in support of proposals, through preliminary and detailed design, development and qualification testing, component manufacturing, assembly and delivery to the customer.

Must lead and manage program teams comprised of matrixed staff including technical leads, engineers, and designers to meet all project objectives on schedule and within budget.

Regularly report program status and metrics to Company management team.

Coach and mentor program team members and help maintain a positive environment and one that enables excellence in all operations, not just program management.

Must have a general understanding, appreciation, and support for specialty engineering (manufacturing, quality, reliability, safety, etc.) requirements. Assist with generating new business leads and winning new business for product development and/or production of product. Leads applicable proposal efforts and related contract execution. Must demonstrate outstanding attention to detail and critical thinking abilities.

Self-directed with positive attitude toward helping the entire program team succeed to include helping colleagues across functional areas, as required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required within the Company and with the external customer. Good situational awareness and an ability to provide appropriate response(s) are a must. A can-do attitude is also a must.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in management and/or engineering or equivalent and 5 years of experience as a program manager or equivalent preferably on Department of Defense (DoD) programs. An advanced technical and/or management degree is preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

Manage multiple projects simultaneously to achieve required performance on schedule and within budget
Provide leadership, management, and mentorship to program team members
Accomplish program requirements using program matrix management
Engage and manage subcontractors and associated program scope
Develop detailed program plans, budgets, and schedules and maintain them
Provide direction and support for all program functions
Serve as project/task lead for efforts as required
Regularly report program status within the Company and with customers
Evaluate business processes and work with Company staff to develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
Effective writing technical reports and proposals
Create and maintain positive customer relations ensure a high quality of service and resolution of customer identified issues in a timely manner
Assist in developing new business opportunities
Provide regular and timely performance feedback to program stakeholders
Other job functions and duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

Proven leadership and team management skills
Good organization skills and multitasking abilities able to effectively manage multiple programs simultaneously and prioritize appropriately
Ability to accomplish program goals, objectives and requirements within budget and on schedule
Ensure customer satisfaction
Broad and extensive engineeringrelated experience, preferably including mechanical/mechanism design
Ability to use SolidWorks for design review and assessment is a plus.
Proven interpersonal skills, public speaking, and persuasive ability
Strong project financial management background
Must excel at conflict resolution and deescalation to preclude comprising effective and efficient teamwork
Excellent problem solving skills using sound critical thinking
Outstanding attention to detail
Outstanding situational awareness and written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively prepare complex proposals in a timely manner
Familiarity with DoD contracting, development, and culture
Functional with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
Capable of travel 10% to 15% of time

Physical Requirements:

The employee is required to talk, see and hear.

The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time and use their hands and fingers, and computer keyboard.

The

employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Some light lifting, up to 25 lbs, is required. Must be able to travel to customers, conferences, trade shows, etc.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with