Senior Program Manager

CPI Aerostructures; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CPI Aerostructures is seeking a Senior Program Manager to establish PMO teams with full responsibility for analyzing program activities, expenses, and profitability, and to communicate strategy across Integrated Program Teams.

Responsibilities include building and leading program managers, applying industry standards, reviewing costs, managing budgets, and interfacing with customers to secure future business. Extensive leadership and EVMS expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Requires strong experience with Microsoft Project and Earned Value Management.
• Deep understanding of budgets and EAC calculations.
• Proven ability to compile detailed program reports for Executives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a team of program managers to execute projects and programs.
• Apply specialized knowledge of industry standards, programs, and initiatives.
• Provide recommendations on complex programs and drive improvements.
• Manage programs from planning through closing and track budgets to actuals.
• Interface with customers to ensure satisfaction and generate future opportunities.
• Develop estimates to complete / EACs and conduct cash-flow analyses.
• Lead negotiations and audits, drive lean process improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management

Budgeting

Program management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Budget forecasting software

Job description

The Senior Program Manager will establish PMO teams that will have full responsibility for analyzing the program activities, expenses/profits, establishing goals, and communicating the strategy throughout the organization and Integrated Program Teams.

Essential Functions

• Build and manage a team of program managers to execute projects and programs
• Apply specialized knowledge of industry standards & practices programs, and initiatives
• Provide recommendations on complex programs
• Be critical of established processes and suggest relevant improvement
• Manage programs from planning and development to closing
• Use a process-based approach to achieve organizational goals
• Interface with Customers to insure Customer satisfaction on current programs and generate future opportunities for new business
• Working in conjunction with the Business Manager;
• Develop and track program budgets to actual.
• Develop estimates to complete / EAC’s
• Project Cash Flow Analysis
• Review actual cost incurred for accuracy
• Lead the effort for follow on negotiations and audits
• Drive program process improvements utilizing lean tools and assets

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience working with Microsoft Project
• Must have a thorough understanding of Earned Value Management
• Have a thorough understanding of budgets and computation of EAC’s
• Experience compiling detailed Program reports as directed by Executive managementUnwavering commitment to Quality and Excellence with the ability to achieve strategic objectives and manage to a budge
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in a fast paced environment of intense deadlines and fluctuating workloads
• Exhibit analytical capability, solid Judgment and leadership skills
• Team Player that can lead, interrelate and operate with peers in a demanding work environment
• 15+ years experience
• Bachelors degree or equivalent education and work experience

The salary range for this position is : $113,000-$165,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and other factors allowed by law. Individuals are not typically hired at or near the top of the salary range.

CPI Aero considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status