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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense

Program Manager

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense, Simsbury, Connecticut, us, 06070


At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!Job DescriptionEBA&D seeks a

Program Manager . This position reports to the Director, Market Segment.Responsibilities:Acts as the primary and accountable point of contact for the customer.Defines, plans, manages, and reports on contractual requirements and overall performance of their programs.Provides program team leadership and has overall responsibility for ensuring successful completion of the program for both external and internal customers.Serves as the primary customer point of contact and “voice of the customer” within the organization.Ensures program team understands and has appropriate resources to meet and verify all contractual requirements (cost, technical, schedule) to include product performance, quality, regulatory compliance, etc.Develops the program plan with the team and conducts regular program reviews, both internal and external, to report and track performance to the plan.Provides program direction during all phases of the program (proposal, contract negotiation/award, program kickoff, program execution, program close out) to accomplish cost, technical, and schedule objectives.Proactively works with the team and customer to address and mitigate the impact of unplanned events (failures, realized risks, material issues, etc.) on the organization and the customer.Provides input to the company’s strategic planning process and recommends new business pursuits.Maintains relationships with current customers to explore new business opportunities within the customers’ organizations.Continually assesses the capability and capacity of team members and proactively works with the organization to identify gaps, needed capability, and additional resources as required.Works to resolve conflicts among the team (including the external customer) and aligns expectations.Functions as leader of the proposal team to ensure all aspects of the proposed program are executable and achievable.Requirements:10+ years of experience in Engineering, Project or Program Management in the Aerospace & Defense industry.Self-starter that is highly organized and motivated to achieve results working with others in a team setting.Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with customers and all levels of management.Education preferences include BS Degree in an engineering discipline, MBA, and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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