Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use
your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to
customer.
At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We
serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and
opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term
professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse,
team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
Overview
Want to be part of a world-class team driving business and projects to success
at CAES? This high visibility role reports into the Program Management
Office (PMO) at CAES Missile Systems Division. The Senior Program Manager
will support the Missile Systems business on key programs that interfaces with
our Prime Contract customers. The position will be responsible for all stages
of the program life cycle with major customers, managing internal
engineering and manufacturing plans, status reporting to customer for
development and production orders, and ensuring on time completion of
contract obligations.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the
United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Responsibilities
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Full accountability for cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned
programs.
Act as primary customer interface with the ability to build and nurture solid
business relationships at all levels the organization.
Manages and leads stakeholders to determine program objectives and execute on
deliverables, progress, risk/issue management, scope and timing;
works with cross-functional groups from Operations, Finance, Contracts, etc.
Anticipates and actively seeks opportunities to transform the business,
eliminate costs through these efforts, make solution recommendations, and
provide consistent feedback on improvement opportunities related to current
programs process.
Responsible for identifying and coordinating resource needs within multiple
departments and gathers input from various team leads and SMEs to create and
validate comprehensive requirements, rollout plans and test plans for their
initiatives.
Take ownership of proposal activities, business plans, development of
spend plans aligned to a budget and financial terms & conditions of a
contract.
Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
Establish milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules,
identify program problems and obtains strategic solutions, such as
allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
Develop new business or expands the product line with the customer.
Ability to establish work policies and standards of performance, generate
and improve processes, and work collaboratively with a variety of functional
areas.
Exemplify behaviors consistent with CAES Ethics & Compliance Program
expectations.
Qualifications
Senior Program Manager - Level V - VI
Minimum:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing, Math,
Science, or Business.
Twelve (12)+ years program related experience in developing electronic
products from initial design and development thru a manufacturing environment
(RF/Microwave products preferred).
Strong financial acumen with ability to develop cost models, monitor program
financials and overall program execution to defined budgets.
Strong leadership skills including the ability to properly motivate and
influence.
Aerospace and/or defense industry experience including building strong
customer relationships.
Experience managing complex programs >$25M +.
Proven success in managing projects through production material
control/scheduling, engineering principles.
Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain.Preferred:
Experience with process improvement, change management.
Extensive background in development and manufacturing work in Aerospace and
Defense related to weapon, weapon systems, electronic warfare and/or
radar systems.
Masters of Science or Arts Degree in Business Administration of Finance.
Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels of the
organization.
Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical, reasoning, and
problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage time and competing priorities, including handling several
assignments concurrently.
Salary Range: $180,000 - $190,000 annually (Level V),
$195,000 - $215,000 annually (Level VI) - Colorado Springs -
$155,000 - $185,000 annually (Level V), $195,000 -
$215,000 annually (Level VI) . Applicable pay within the posted range
may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical...
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Cobham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces
diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Cobham to provide
equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
