Program Manager

Program Manager

You will be responsible for managing customer programs with the objective to deliver pumps to their respective contract delivery dates.   You will work with and across all departments at Engineered Pump Division (such as Contracts, Finance, Quality, Sourcing, Engineering and Operations) as well as with other divisions at Curtiss-Wright.

You possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills with proven competencies leading teams to successfully manage programs or projects.   You have experience with ERP systems and other computer software (e.g., Oracle and Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.) is preferred.

Location : Bethlehem, PA

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I   I

Your Challenge

Responsible for all aspects of customer programs

Prepares periodic reviews for customers on the status of programs / projects

Oversees management of project schedules, open issues, and financial performance to budgeted plans and performance to the contract

Coordinates resolution of issues and expected to make recommendation to senior management

Manages direct reports (project managers and planners)

Provides backup department management of the Program Management Office for the Sr. Manager / Director of the Program Management Office

Other duties as necessary

What You Bring

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances

Bachelor’s Degree in or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years of production, engineering, project, or program management experience or equivalent

Prior experience working in the Defense Industry is preferred

Knowledge or experience with Government contracting projects

Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logistics

Having worked in project teams

Strategic sourcing experience / skills

Lean and / or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge is preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop effective working relationships

Self-starter, highly motivated, action-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and results-driven

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD) and its predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. EPD's pumps go to the heart of the systems that enable the Navy's ships and submarines to protect our nation. Today, EPD is the leading supplier of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy's Ford & Nimitz Class aircraft carriers and Virginia Class submarines, as well as the Navy's next generation Columbia Class submarine. EPD also supports the entire naval fleet with various innovative pumping solutions such as composite pumps and parts, and provides complete overhaul, upgrade and field service capabilities.

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