Program Manager I

Day & Zimmermann Company; Middletown (IA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid maternity leave (up to 12 weeks)

Parental leave

Family leave

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company seeks a Program Manager for American Ordnance programs. You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities to meet goals within time and funding constraints, managing schedule, cost, and customer communications with no direct reports.

You will coordinate with internal resources across contract administration, purchasing, production, and cost analysis, maintaining strong customer relations and timely issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business Administration or technical field required.
• 2+ years of management/leadership experience required.
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license or current Passport.
• Successful completion of background screening process.
• Great attitude and team player!

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with internal resources for contract administration, purchasing, production, cost control and analysis, reporting on assigned programs.
• Maintains strong customer commitment through regular status updates and issue resolution.
• Responds to urgent contract/production/materials/supply chain issues promptly and organized.
• Develops proposals/pricing paths to compete for and win new contracts.
• Performs special projects as needed.

Skills

Business communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Negotiation

Reading comprehension

Security clearance (preferred)

Education

BA/BS in Business Administration or technical field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Project

Job description

Job Description:

Drive Mission Success as a Program Manager at American Ordnance!

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated program under direction from Program Director to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Manage all aspects of assigned programs, including but not limited to schedule, performance, financial and customer communications. There are no direct reports for this position

As the Program Manager 1 here's the work you'll do:

• Coordinates with and enlists the assistance of other internal resources as necessary to effect the functions of contract administration, purchasing, production, cost control and analysis, reporting, etc. on established/awarded programs (proactive/planned activities). 55%
• Maintains strong customer commitment through regular communication to advise status of program and resolve issues. 20%
• Respond and manage urgent contract/production/materials/supply chain/ETC. issues as they arise in a timely and organized manor (reactive activities). 10%
• Develop proposals/pricing strategic paths to compete for and be awarded new contracts. 10%
• Special projects as needed. 5%

This roles is for you if you have these skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project, SAP and other software programs is needed
• Responds promptly to customer needs; both internal and external. Maintains confidentiality. Experienced negotiator. Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. Communicates clearly and informatively verbally and in writing; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Government Secret Clearance may be required.

And if you have these qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business Administration or technical Field Required.
• 2+ years of management/leadership experience Required.
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant OR Current Passport.
• Successful completion of background screening process.

• Great attitude and team player!

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this states pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $86,160-$129,240. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employee's and it shows!

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an objects size, shape, texture, etc.)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally
• Expertise in: EXCEL, WORD, CADD (Revit/Bentley)
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Companys office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

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