Materials Project Manager

Textron; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled program manager to oversee complex projects in the defense sector. This role involves managing financial and technical program components while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in advanced materials, risk management, and team collaboration. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers opportunities for career growth. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional development, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, making a significant impact in the aerospace and defense industries.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportunities

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Direct technical knowledge of advanced materials and chemical processes.
• Experience with supply chain and diverse teams.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial, technical, and schedule requirements of program components.
• Perform Control Account Manager responsibilities for program management budget.
• Engage with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Advanced materials knowledge

Chemical processes

Earned Value Management

Proposal Development

Risk management

Team collaboration

Strong presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

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Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System's Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\!

Major Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the ability to work within a diverse, multifunctional team and, under the supervision of a senior program manager or program director have the responsibilities not limited to the following:

• Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of program components to deliver products that are technically acceptable in a cost-effective manner.
• Perform Control Account Manager responsibilities for program management budget including development of budgetary baseline, review of actual costs and determine variance analysis, monthly Latest Revised Estimate updates and Estimate At Complete analysis, and sales forecast update.
• Follow management program processes, plans and procedures to ensure program executes based on AS9100 Quality certification requirements and Textron best practices.
• Organize Program Management Execution Gates for leadership review and approval.
• Assist with proposal generation and submittal to the customer.
• Work closely with program schedulers to understand the IMS and all the inputs required to manage/update the IMS on a monthly basis.
• Interface with suppliers and Textron Systems Procurement organization to communicate program updates/changes to and from the supplier.
• Assist with internal and external program communications.
• Problem solving; Personnel development
• Engage with customers to ensure customer satisfaction
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Direct technical knowledge of advanced materials and/or chemical processes including one or more of the following: carbon composites, carbon/carbon, ceramics, ceramic composites, dielectric polymers and composites, high temperature organic or inorganic chemical processing technologies.
• Understanding of principles associated with Risks and Opportunities.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
• Experience working with supply chain and the supply base.
• Experience working with diverse, multifunctional teams.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Proposal Development and Capture Leadership
• Risk identification and management
• Qualified applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to program information; Secret Clearance required
  
  

Desired Skills

• Prior experience working on Military Weapons System Development.
• PMP Certification or equivalent.
• Advanced Degree preferred.
• Aerospace Industry Experience
• Greater than 5 years of experience the Defense Weapon System industry and 2 years' experience in project or program management.
• This position requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. Active clearance is preferred.
  
  

Required Education (including Major)

• Bachelor's Degree; Engineering or Science degree preferred. How We Care
  
  

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples\!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave Are you a Military Veteran?
  
  

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems

Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington

Job Function: Program Management

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80)

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting: 11/19/2024, 5:00:00 AM

Job Number: 328845

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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