Program Manager

Summary

Coordinates and oversees activities related to execution of a contract or contract subset. Provides a single point of contact for program related inquiries.  Facilitates interdepartmental cohesiveness between engineering, certification, supply chain and operations and coordinates the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides the customer with a direct point of contact for contracts which are technical and prototype in nature.
• Responsible for comprehending the Statement of Work and contract for assigned projects and ensuring that both GTI and the client comply with both.
• Responsible for ensuring that assigned small- to mid-scale projects progress on schedule within budget and meet or exceed quality standards; this may include post-delivery support.
• Responsible for communicating concise and comprehensive program statuses and priorities to the program team. Utilizes Earned Value Management System (EVMS) within program status updates and performance analysis and creates recommendations for action.
• Organizes and facilitates contractual coordination and milestone meetings.
• Responsible for the financial performance of assigned work packages and control accounts
• Participates in, and guides, Change Order process and activity to approved thresholds for assigned projects.
• Keeps the client and executive management informed of the current status of all significant aspects of each assigned project through program reviews, status reports, meetings, etc.
• Facilitates inter- and intra-departmental coordination to support project requirements.
• Facilitates team cohesiveness through strong communication, unity of purpose and commitment. 
• Provides planning and leadership which will minimize problems or conflicts and provide leadership in developing team-based solutions to problems as they arise.
• Coordinates with internal departments to ensure that the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals support project requirements.
• Oversees Modification Center activity and schedules.
• May negotiate revised delivery dates, costs or other proposal/contract parameters.
• Facilitates a positive relationship with customers.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed, and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety– You observe safety and security procedures, you determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, you use equipment and materials properly, and you report potentially unsafe conditions.

Job Core Competencies

• Impact & Influence – You pursue and win support for ideas, you display ability to influence key decision-makers, you achieve win-win outcomes, you use authority appropriately to accomplish goals, and you address divergent opinions.
• Judgment – You display a willingness to make decisions, you exhibit sound and accurate judgment, you support and explain reasoning for decisions, you include appropriate people in decision-making process, and you make timely decisions.
• Planning & Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, works in an organized manner.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, resolves problems in early stages, and works well in group problem solving situations.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Engineering or a related discipline, a minimum of 6 years relevant experience and/or training.  Aerospace background and aircraft interior industry experience required.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to meet high expectations for meeting strict schedule, budget, and customer Statement of Work requirements.
• Ability to adapt to tailored processes designed for prototype engineering and integration.
• Broad and diverse knowledge of multiple disciplines with a high degree of complexity.
• Working familiarity with technical and contract requirements management process
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong organization, communication, time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess broad technical and certification knowledge.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management or project teams.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Demonstrated experience with Accounting, Database and Project Management software.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Demonstrated effective usage of risk & opportunity management process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $109,000.00 - $150,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Our suite of comprehensive benefits include: healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.