Program Manager, Virginia & Columbia Class

Program Manager, Virginia & Columbia ClassORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREBUSINESS: Leslie Controls, IncLOCATION: Tampa, FLDIRECT REPORTING: Senior Program Manager, Virginia & Columbia ClassPOSITION DETAILSPosition SummaryThe Program Manager constantly monitors the progress of the job and interfaces with all internal departments in order to ensure that job contractual requirements are met. Attends the kick off meeting and to all relevant meetings with clients. They will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific Programs ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.Principal ActivitiesLead the planning and implementation of global ProgramsFacilitate the definition of Program scope, goals and deliverablesDefine Program tasks and resource requirementsDevelop full scale Program plansManage Program budget, resource allocationPlan and schedule Program timelinesTrack Program deliverables using appropriate toolsConstantly monitor and report on progress of the Program to all stakeholdersImplement and manage Program changes and interventions to achieve Program outputsProgram evaluations and assessment of resultsBe a principal customer contact until the contract is shipped complete to the customerManage the financial health of Programs including status, revenues, metrics and reporting, actively impacting on Programs profitability.Responsible for the business relationship with assigned customers in the administration of contracts.

This includes direct customer liaison; coordination and communication of engineering and manufacturing schedules; control of order changes technically and commercially; assurance that test and quality standards are achieved; interface with the customer in drawing and document information exchanges; review of contract specifications and communication of the requirements to the Program Team.Contract management and communication to assure customer satisfaction with cognizance of contract costs and schedule.The Program Manager provides support in all areas including, procurement, scheduling, expediting, production, inspection, shipping and document control.Manage Program risk issues including receivables, claims, contract changes, margin enhancement, and effective Program closeoutLead Program team through a regular system of contract reviews to identify & manage risks, monitor operational performance against the agreed timescales, and instigates corrective action where appropriateProvides effective communication within both organizations. This involves contract updates with the customer when appropriate. Regularly reviews status reports prepared by Program personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.

Prepares Program update reports for customer and managementAll other duties as assignedCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesActs as Customers' advocate within the organization and is accountable for Customer Satisfaction.Process improvementBudget oversightSkilled at Program managementFamiliar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices and procedures.Self-starter, organized, thorough and meticulous, able to work under pressure.Experience in a technical environmentAble to plan work and commit to meeting deadlines.Dedicated to high degree of accuracy.Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, and Access software.EducationBachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, with at least five years' relevant experience. Valve, regulator, fluid mechanics/control related coursework/education will be additional qualification, will consider work experience in lieu of degree.PMP Certification preferredOtherU.S. CitizenCIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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