Program Manager Defense Manufacturing
Overview
Manage defense manufacturing programs from award to delivery. Lead schedule cost communication risk and execution. Collaborate with Engineering Supply Chain Production Manufacturing Quality Operations. Support contract reviews customer communications status reporting cross-functional coordination. Improve processes in fast-paced manufacturing environment. Unique opportunity to refine best practices.
What You'll Do10
- 1Own program timeline and budget
- 2Drive schedule and cost management
- 3Lead communication and risk mitigation
- 4Coordinate status reporting across teams
- 5Support contract reviews and customer interactions
- 6Improve organizational processes
- 7Establish best practices in manufacturing
- 8Manage multiple priorities under pressure
- 9Serve as primary customer liaison
- 10Enhance workflow efficiency
Requirements11
- 15+ years managing large defense contracts
- 2Experience with ERP systems
- 3$15M-$25M program management background
- 4Process improvement expertise
- 5Contract review experience
- 6Customer relationship development skills
- 7Ability to handle tight deadlines
- 8Cross-departmental influence capabilities
- 9Strong executive communication abilities
- 10Problem solving and decision making skills
- 11Collaborative teamwork orientation
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