Sr. Specialist, Program Management (S&S)

Sr. Specialist, Program Management

We are seeking an Operational Program Manager with extensive experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing to lead operations, manage cross-functional teams, and execute complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, team leadership, and process improvements within high-tech environments, focusing on wire harnesses, test systems, and engineering facilities. This role emphasizes delivering on-time, on-budget projects, fostering customer relationships, and driving innovation in alignment with organizational goals, ideally suited for someone with hands-on experience in design, detailing, and compliance in aerospace programs.

Essential Functions :

• Lead Execution - Oversee project deployment from planning to completion, including design, detailing, and integration of wire harnesses, test systems, and assemblies, ensuring adherence to customer specifications and standards.
• Project Governance - Maintain documentation, track milestones, funding, and schedules, while generating proposals for new projects and ensuring all details are communicated to project teams.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting - Develop metrics for yield, cost, and schedule adherence, creating status reports and using tools like Excel and PLM systems for data tracking and analysis.
• Stakeholder Alignment - Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, managing liaison efforts, resolving issues, and facilitating onsite support.
• Risk and Issue Management - Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and handle non-conformances (NCs) and dispositions, deciding on solutions such as use-as-is, rework, or scrap.
• Continuous Improvement - Implement process improvements, incorporate lessons learned, and ensure compliance with standards like MIL standards, GD&T, and IPC certifications.
• Change Management - Lead change initiatives, provide training, and manage teams through transitions in technology and processes, promoting a culture of innovation and accuracy.

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