Senior Program Manager – Aerospace

Elgen Staffing; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid vacation

11 holidays

Life insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Unknown company in Springfield is seeking a Senior Program Manager with aerospace experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering to oversee both legacy and new programs from development through delivery.

Responsibilities include budgeting, program leadership, scheduling, and customer relations, with a strong emphasis on engineering concepts and manufacturing procedures. A BS ME is required; MBA/MS and related aerospace experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing complex programs with strong financial skills.
• BSME (or equivalent engineering degree) required.
• Advanced degree (MBA or MS) and aerospace experience preferable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage legacy and new programs from product development through engineering design, manufacturing, assembly, test, and delivery.
• Lead a team of program managers.
• Ensure program schedules meet contract requirements and resources are allocated appropriately.
• Produce timely contractual submittals and reports in accordance with contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain customer relations and serve as the face of the company to customers.
• Understand business, accounting procedures, quality assurance, contracts, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Program management

Financial controls

Leadership

Communication

Engineering fundamentals

Education

BSME or equivalent engineering degree

MBA or MS in aerospace (preferred)

Job description

Compensation: 140,000.-175,000. / Annually

Our client, an industry leading manufacturer of precision metal and steel components, has an immediate need for an experienced Senior Program Manager, to join their winning team in Springfield.

For this role, prior aerospace experience is required, along with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering!

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for managing both legacy and new programs, from Product Development (sales inception), through Engineering design, manufacturing, assembly, test and delivery to customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Controls – assuring Programs are performed within specific Program award budgets.
• Responsible to lead of team of Program Managers.
• Schedule Controls – that assure on time contract performance with the appropriate resources allocated to meet changing contract requirements.
• Contractual Submittals – that assure timely production of documents, reports and program updates per specific contract reporting requirements.
• Customer Relations – Develop and maintain relationship with existing and new customers – Be the face of our company to our customer.
• Other important elements for success are a clear understanding of business, accounting procedures, Quality Assurance practices, contracts, sales techniques and manufacturing procedures.
• A thorough understanding of engineering concepts and techniques is required

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience managing complex Programs, with demonstrated financial skills and excellent communications techniques are a must.
• BSME (or equivalent engineering degree) required – Advanced degree (MBA or MS) and related Aerospace experience preferable but not required.
• Valve and New Product Development experience

WE OFFER:

• We offer an excellent benefit package
• Paid Vacation & PTO Time
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement