Program Manager

Albany International Corp.; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Work/life balance commitment

Job summary

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Program Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this role, you will lead program teams, ensuring projects are on schedule while managing budgets and internal communication. You will work in an office environment with some remote work options available.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has at least 3 years of project management experience. Benefits include a great 401(k) match and commitment to work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of project, program or related experience.
• Experience managing government contracts.
• Understanding of composite parts fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the program team.
• Manage the performance of program functions including finance and engineering.
• Identify and assess risks with appropriate actions.
• Manage budgets and update performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Budget management

Customer satisfaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technical or Business field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Job description

Overview

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.

Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many commercial platforms such as Boeing’s 7‑series family, the Airbus A380 aircraft as well as Sikorsky S‑76 helicopter. For defense programs, AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F‑35 Lightning II, the CH‑53K Heavy‑lift Helicopter and the Joint Air‑to‑Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high‑quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer’s needs.

As our Program Manager you’ll be reporting to our Director of Program Management and have the opportunity to support programs from inception through completion, while communicating effectively with internal customers and functional organizations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the program team
• Manage the performance of program functions - contract, finance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations
• Identify and assess risk and opportunities with appropriate mitigating and capitalizing actions
• Ensure that the programs/projects are on schedule to the program milestones
• Manage budgets and update weekly, monthly, quarterly performance reviews
• Present status and overall financial and schedule performance to internal customers
• Forecast financial performance and staffing needs
• Support contract negotiations, endorse final price/contract terms and resolve contract issues
• Manage customer satisfaction
• Special projects and miscellaneous duties, as needed or assigned

Working Conditions

Office environment, moderate to quiet noise and not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Ability to work 24/7 schedule as business situations require. Some remote work possible.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs.
• Frequently moves about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time
• Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc.

Shift

Day

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technical or Business field
• 3 or more years of project, program or related experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green belt preferred
• Experience managing government contracts
• Experience in budgeting, profit and loss management
• Understanding of composite parts fabrication and knowledge of government contracting
• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Benefits

Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.