Deputy Program Manager Manufacturing Focus

Position : Deputy Program Manager - Manufacturing Focus

Location : Palmdale CA

Position Overview

The ideal candidate brings strong familiarities in rail and demonstrates a high-level understanding on how this role directly supports internal and external coordination. This position may also substitute for the key absent roles in the department. As a leader the Deputy Program Manager can hire and develop talent and provide informal guidance to project team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the manufacturing phase project moves forward on time safely within budget.
• Develop and manage project plans schedules budgets risks and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Production Quality Engineering Finance Purchasing and Facility Management.
• Provide support in assembling testing and training for rail vehicle assembly and facility improvement.
• Develop project budgets and schedules in Microsoft Excel ERP software or project management software.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings for scope clarification changes in scope schedule and action items.
• Prepare and present weekly monthly and quarterly deliverables to internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to clients inquiries on project progress.
• Clearly communicate project responsibilities and translate project objectives into actionable tasks so all stakeholders are aligned on project goals.
• Proactively analyze situations and implement resolutions to navigate challenging situations and forward progress.
• Act as a liaison and resolve conflicts with customer vendors and internal departments.
• Compile track and manage documentation including change orders reports and presentations.
• Assist with other programs in different locations on an as needed basis.

Required Qualifications

Project management or process improvement certificates such as PMP or Six Sigma a plus

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,Management Experience,Manufacturing & Controls,5S,Manufacturing Management,Kaizen,Chemistry,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1