Job Title: Program Manager Exempt Status: Exempt Location: Cheshire, CT
Company Description:
Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.
Summary:
The Customer Program Manager‘s primary roll is to lead strategic accounts for the organization. The PM will work directly with general managers, production, engineering, outside vendors, Business Development and suppliers depending on the program scope from contract through execution. The PM is responsible for ensuring adherence to program scope, schedule and budget, including planning and execution of cost savings initiatives. With limited supervision or direction, the Program Manager may plan and execute multiple customer programs within Aerospace and Aeroderivative Engine Programs.
Essential Functions:
- Develop, implement and maintain program development and execution
- Design, establish, prioritize and maintain key resources and organizational structure to execute the program/project effectively
- Direct an interdepartmental team of individuals, internal and external, to meet quality, performance and schedule requirements within finite budget constraints
- Direct, manage and monitor the daily administrative components of assigned programs or projects including set-up and facilitation of regular program review meetings (internal and external)
- Identify and prioritize needed actions to alleviate barriers of various natures (technical, administrative, resource requirements)
- Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
- Bachelor’s in Engineering or other related field
- 3+ years of experience in Engineering Project or Manufacturing Program Management
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to understand cost control, schedule control, contractual terms and conditions
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work within teams effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Exemplify leadership concepts of accountability, ownership, and teamwork.
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
- Ability to travel 5-10% when required.
Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws. Benefits Overview Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon eligibility, applicable plan terms and are subject to change with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.
Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination. *Subject to change with or without notice*
