Air Force Program Manager - Remote

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit-Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is seeking an Air Force Program Manager to lead mission-critical programs, drive proposals, and secure follow-on work. You will define schedules, coordinate multiple departments, and manage budgets while ensuring compliance with defense requirements.

A bachelor's degree and 4+ years' PM/Program experience are expected, with PMP a plus. The role offers hybrid/remote work in the U.S., competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth within Curtiss-Wright

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• 4+ years of project management or program experience.
• Strong understanding of project and change management principles.
• Proven management and leadership skills.
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, launch, and drive mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives for Air Force/Space Force programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define program schedules and work plans.
• Lead the development and prioritization of business requirements.
• Create change management plans and maintain documentation libraries.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and execute complex projects and programs.
• Develop and submit technical and management reports to customers.
• Travel periodically to customer and supplier sites to support execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & planning

Communication skills

Change management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smart Sheets

SAP

Agile PLM

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Job description

Air Force Program Manager

As a Program Manager, you are responsible for the performance of significant PacStar programs. You are responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with your assigned programs and for supporting new business development by leading proposal efforts.

Location:

Hybrid/Remote - U.S

Salary Range:

$130,800 - 170,000. per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Oregon. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care Of Our People

• Paid Time Off


• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing


• Health and Wellness Benefits


• Learning and Development Opportunities


• Referral Program


• Competitive Pay


• Recognition


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Define, launch, and drive mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives in Air Force/Space Force program(s)


• Collaborate with stakeholders to define program schedules, develop work plans, assign responsibilities, and provide regular status updates


• Lead the development and prioritization of business requirements


• Resolve a wide range of issues in imaginative and practical ways


• Create a method of change management, including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training, etc.


• Responsible for complex program management tasks


• Responsible for the development of standards and processes for scheduling, administration, and accounting


• Define, acquire, and allocate budget and other resources necessary to accomplish program goals


• Plan, direct, coordinate, administer, and execute both routine and complex projects and programs


• Creating technical and management reports, with the assistance of other departments, and submitting them to customers


• Prior experience in managing projects/programs in relations to the Defense industry


• Leading multi-disciplinary teams in an organization for work performed on contracts and ensuring that the various outputs are timely, complete, and adhere to the terms and conditions


• Creating technical and management reports, with the assistance of other departments, and submitting them to customers


• Working closely with all departments to help achieve overall company objectives through teamwork and continuous improvement


• Periodic travel to customer and supplier sites to support project execution and business development activities


• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university, with at least 4 years of project management or program related experience


• PMP certification is an asset


• Prior engineering/operations experience with current experience in project/program management


• Strong understanding of and proven experience with project and change management principles


• Proven management and leadership skills


• Strong ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively


• Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions


• Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills


• Ability to break down complex inputs from senior leaders and experts into actionable plans/courses of action


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead team members from various disciplines


• Excellent negotiating skills are frequently called upon as are the instincts necessary to keep customers satisfied while protecting the interests of the company


• Outstanding problem-solving skills: able to identify issues and apply innovative thinking


• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities and implement mitigation plans


• Strong knowledge of program management best practices, risk management, contract management, financials, and ITAR regulations


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Project; Smart Sheets, SAP, Agile PLM, Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred


• Must be US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is a force multiplier that enables Aerospace and Defense programs to integrate and deploy next-generation technology faster, reducing program and integration risk through deep subsystem expertise and open architectures, while delivering capability that is ready now and built to perform for decades.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.