Director, Program Management W e are looking for a highly enthusiastic leader with exceptional communication skills, leadership abilities, program management process knowledge to lead and coach PM professionals. This role is key to shaping our future as we grow and scale our business.

As the Director and leader of 15-20 staff in the Program Management Office (program management, subcontract program management, master scheduler and customer service representatives), you will have primary focus on ensuring customer satisfaction through maintenance of program schedules, on-time delivery, project status updates, and quality of deliverables while maintaining project margins, controlling program cost, and driving business plans.

Key Metrics of Performance Accurately forecast, track and report contract revenue, program billing and invoice collections across all open programs

Achieve program performance execution: on-time and on-budget at the program level

Achieve and maintain department skill set/capabilities at average or above and adequately fulfill department resource gaps

Improve and maintain customer satisfaction scores

Key Responsibilities Establish structure, process and customer accountability culture in the Program Management Office centered around achievable program plans, risk management, schedule adherence and on-budget performance while achieving revenue, profitability and working capital objectives of the business unit

Able to simultaneously manage interdependent programs and interface with customers (internal and external) effectively

Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Provides oversight and leadership for program portfolio across BU; program performance, customer satisfactions, key account penetration, and business growth

Responsible for program P&L including but not limited to: Budgets; Actual Costs; Estimates to Complete; Invoicing; Receivables and Unbilled Receivables

Proactively manage customer escalations with clear and executable mitigation/recovery plans

Works with engineering & business development on proposals and negotiations

Provides coaching and mentoring; interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing issues and resolving problems

Foster and lead business development culture and strategies across key accounts in PMO group

Core Abilities and Experience 15+ years Program and Project Management experience 5 – 10 years directly managing programs in a related environment

5+ years leading a PM Organization

Progressively responsible management experience in leading a PMO along with a record of producing results, meeting financial targets and leading organizational changes

Strong contract / scope / finance negotiations skills

Strong understanding of program management principles and process

Strong financial acumen and experience managing program P&L (ETC/EAC/Budgets/EVMS)

Excellent communication, written and presentation skills

Considerable flexibility of methods required to be meeting programs goals and executing deliverables

Strong customer engagement experience with track record of growing accounts

Excellent understanding and empirical application of Project/Program Management process with demonstrated performance and understanding of principles

Relevant experience in the Defense Electronics or Electronic Warfare domain experience is preferred

Understanding of engineering, operations (procurement, subcontracting, and manufacturing), system integration and test, quality assurance, configuration management, logistics, contract administration, standard business practices, finance, and the relationship of programs within a portfolio.

Knowledge of government procurement, bidding, contracting, and standards and specifications

Bachelor’s degree in electronic, software or mechanical engineering or related technical discipline; Advanced engineering degree (MS) or MBA

LOCATION: Santa Clarita, California SALARY: $200,000.00-$230,000.00 Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. BENEFITS: We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I   I *

WHO WE ARE:

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is the leading provider of Digital Infrastructure to the battlefield.  Our facility in Santa Clarita, California is part of our C5ISR System group, designing Modular Open Standard Architecture (MOSA) solutions for challenging battlefield computing, networking, and control needs. We architect, design, integrate, and test electronic and electromechanical systems which provide the core digital infrastructure of air, ground, and naval weapon systems.  We seek creative and innovative team members who can push the envelope of capabilities and deploy our mission critical solutions to the warfighter with the highest levels of quality and speed. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.

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