Business Programs Manager

Engineered Staffing Solutions; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Staffing Solutions seeks a Business Programs Manager for Aerospace & Defense to lead a multi-disciplinary team of 9 managers and drive program performance and contractual commitments. You will coordinate cross-functional efforts, liaise with customers, and establish tactical plans to meet division objectives.

Ideal candidates have eight+ years in program management, strong communication and data-analysis skills, and proficiency with Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline and eight or more years of progressive experience.

Responsibilities

• Defines projects and measures for cross-functional teams on major programs.
• Cross-functional responsibility across disciplines including manufacturing.
• Communicates program performance to division staff and customers.
• Leads priorities across multiple projects and reports status to insure schedule commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Executive presence

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or business discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Tableau

MS Project

Job description

Business Programs Manager - Aerospace & Defense (Full Relocation Paid)

In this newly created role (due to division growth) you will lead a multi‑disciplinary team (9 direct reports - Program & Contracts Managers), with focus on customer fulfilment to accomplish program objectives through coordinated division efforts. Serves as a liaison for customer‑to‑company interface on program performance. 60/40 Commercial/Defense Programs. Establishes and implements tactical and operational plans to achieve division objectives. Typically, a mid‑management level at a large division with high sales volume and multiple or complex product lines; may serve at a staff level at a medium to small division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Defines projects and specific outcome measures for a cross‑functional team identified with a major business program(s).
• Cross‑functional responsibility for various specialty disciplines that may or may not include manufacturing areas.
• Serves as the business area advisor to division staff concerning specific detail on program performance and contractual obligations.
• Provides business team direction in developing priorities across multiple projects.
• Frequent contact with customers and across internal departments concerning program and proposal efforts.
• Holds primary responsibility for program status reporting to identify and resolve potential problems and insure contract and schedule commitments are met.
• May be directly involved in the development of major proposals and contracts and participate in negotiations with impact to sales volume and earnings.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of business development, manufacturing operations, and program management functions that would typically be obtained through a bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline, and eight or more years of progressive experience within that specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results. An advanced degree or a professional designation may be preferred.
• Four or more years of team and project leadership requiring advanced planning and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of and background in controlling development and/or mature programs.
• Needs strong communication skills as well as an executive presence to present to client leadership and Parker executives.
• Proven analytical skills to manage continuous & process improvement on programs of varying complexity.
• Strong ability with data management tools i.e. Excel, PowerBI, Tableau & MSProject.
• Thorough understanding of business and financial plans and controls, contractual terms and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual team skills and capabilities.
• Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serves as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
• Effective presentation and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability.