Program Manager

Cessna Aircraft Company; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Goose Creek is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee critical programs. Responsibilities include managing financial and technical requirements to deliver projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, have over 8 years of experience including 2 years in program management in the defense sector, and be a US citizen capable of obtaining a Secret security clearance. This role offers flexible work schedules and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years of Program Management experience in the defense industry.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
• Proposal lead or business capture experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of a critical program.
• Creating and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Interfacing with critical suppliers and internal Procurement organization.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience evaluating program Risks and Opportunities

Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or similar discipline

Job description

Overview

Textron Systems’ Test, Training and Simulation division is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our team in Goose Creek, SC. The Program Manager will lead one or more programs within a highly collaborative and growing Program Office.

This role requires excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure program execution meets mission objectives and customer expectations. A successful candidate in this role will be action-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of a critical program to deliver products that are technically acceptable on-time and in a cost-effective manner.
• Applying Earned Value (EV) techniques to monitoring and control of the Performance Measurement Baseline.
• Performing Control Account Manager responsibilities for program budget including development of budgetary baseline, review of actual costs and managing variance analysis, monthly Latest Revised Estimate updates, Estimate At Complete analysis, and sales forecast updates.
• Creating and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and developing actionable plans to ensure on-time / early completion.
• Managing program Risks & Opportunities.
• Interfacing with critical suppliers and Textron Systems’ internal Procurement organization to communicate program updates / changes to and from the supplier.
• Coordinating formal briefs, meetings and reviews with customers and company leaders.
• Working closely with the customer’s Program Manager(s) and communicating program progress both internally and externally.
• Leading proposal generation and submittal to the customer.
• Mentor and foster new Project Management talent.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or similar discipline required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years of Program Management experience in the defense industry.
• Experience evaluating program Risks and Opportunities.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
• Proposal lead or business capture experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to works across organizational boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS office.
• This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving a Secret level security clearance. Qualified applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for a Secret clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Prior US military or defense / aerospace industry experience.

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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

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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.