Position Summary :
- The Program Manager will manage assigned programs / projects from contract acceptance through production using established business unit practices and procedures while meeting customer requirements, within budget and in a timely manner. Key elements include an organized, data-driven, hands-on approach, leadership, and overall business acumen.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Partner with Engineering, Sales, Quality and Production teams to deliver resultsAct as primary liaison between AMETEK and the customer to ensure timely, professional response on project-related deliverablesWork proactively and provide guidance to internal departments to ensure international, military and domestic business activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations and contract agreementsLiase with Sales on negotiation of contractual terms with customers and miscellaneous task related to getting contracts in place including certifications, licenses and insurance agreementsEffectively communicate, schedule, and ensure execution of program deliverables across internal functional groupsResponsible for program schedules, task prioritization, risk assessment, and customer communication for a variety of programsResponsible for ensuring contract review is compliant with AS9100 activitiesNegotiating with the customer any changes to product requirementsProactively identify trends / risks / opportunities and recommend actions to ensure the project achieves its commitmentsControls expenditures within limitations of project budgetCoordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.Directs integration of technical activities, products and processes.Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management.Other duties as assigned.Education :
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or businessPMP preferredIMS a plusExperience :
5-7 years’ experience in program management in a manufacturing environmentPrior product design experience preferredSix Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience a plusQualifications :
Effectively communicate, schedule, and ensure execution of program deliverables across internal functional groupsResponsible for program schedules, task prioritization, risk assessment, and customer communication for a variety of programsHighly organized individual with the ability to assess program risks (both schedule and technical) and implementation of appropriate action plansHighly motivated individual with outstanding written and verbal communication skillsPrior experience motivating teams to project completion without the benefit of a direct management reporting relationshipProactively identify trends / risks / opportunities and recommend actions to ensure the project achieves its commitments.Typical Working Conditions :
Office setting and environmentWork will be conducted mostly indoors in a “shop” type environment.Exposure to heat or cold will mostly be limited to when walking from one building to another or if bay doors have been opened to allow for shipping and receiving activities. The use of PPE such as safety glasses and safety toed shoes are required in designated working areas.Essential Physical Tasks :
Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
The employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.The work environment is usually well-lighted, heated and / or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.Other :
Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder