Senior Program Manager-Defense Solutions- Onsite Position

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Defense Electronics to lead programs in Santa Clarita, CA. You will manage cost, schedule, and technical performance while coordinating with engineering and support organizations.

The role requires a strong background in defense/aerospace programs, customer communications, and proposal management. Onsite work with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (preferred).
• US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Minimum 10 years related experience in the Defense and Aerospace.
• Experience with Defense/Aerospace customer community and as principal point of contact.
• Experience with customer communications, negotiations and proposal management.
• PMP or MBA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor subcontract costs, schedules, and technical performance.
• Own the schedule and cost management on programs; conduct kickoff meetings; establish baselines for planned cost and schedule.
• Establish and track metrics to monitor performance and progress.
• Establish program status reporting to anticipate and take corrective action in problem areas.
• Familiar with architecture and implementation of complex integrated Defense/Aerospace systems.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization.
• Act as central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers.
• Develop contingency plans to resolve potential problems and report to upper management.

Skills

Program management

Cost management

Schedule management

Proposal management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Senior Program Manager - Defense Electronics- Onsite Position

Relocation may be available for select candidates

We have a rewarding opportunity to for a _ Senior Program Manager _ to join our team in _ Santa Clarita, CA _

As our Senior Program Manager, you will work with the most _ i** nnovative designers and manufacturers of rugged processing solutions _that deliver optimal and reliable performance wherever they are deployed. You will be _ responsible for the performance ofprograms**_in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines. You will also be responsible for_s_upporting new business developmentand increasing customer satisfaction.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA

Salary Range: $138,700.00 - 192,000.00 per year plus bonus.

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Will work with Engineering and support organizations to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor subcontract costs, schedules, and technical performance.
• Ownership of the schedule and cost management on programs managed - Holds program and proposal Kick-off Meetings, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule - Establishes and tracks metrics to monitor performance and progress.
• Establish program status reporting to anticipate and take corrective action in problem areas before they occur, with appropriate line organization.
• Must be familiar with the architecture and implementation of complex integrated systems for Defense and Aerospace; the hardware development process; the integration and test requirements and methodologies to support these complex systems integration activities
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization
• Act as a central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers.
• Takes a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems. Reports potential problems to upper management.
• Ensure pertinent written records are maintained that document all agreements / commitments related to the project.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred (or equivalent).
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance
• A minimum of 10 years related experience in the Defense and Aerospace
• Experience in working with the Defense and Aerospace customer community and in serving as a principal point of contact to key military and commercial customers
• Should have experience with customer communications, negotiations and proposal management
• Contribute to weekly and monthly strategic planning, plan execution and technology roadmap updates and must be able to keep team members focused on schedule milestones and objectives and must motivate team members to develop cost effective, customer-oriented solutions and approaches.
• PMP or MBA is desirable

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright is recognized around the world as one of the most innovative designers and manufacturers of rugged solutions that deliver optimal and reliable performance wherever they are deployed. When you work for Integrated Systems, you get all the benefits and support of a large corporation (with over $2 billion in annual sales) while working in a small company environment (just 120 employees in our Santa Clarita office). As a member of our team, you’ll be an influencer – applying your creative skills to come up with innovative solutions that drive organizational objectives.

For more information visit https://www.curtisswrightds.com/company/locations-santa-clarita.html

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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