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Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below. Company Overview AMS Group, Inc. is a leading distributor, manufacturer and supplier of engineered aerospace and defense systems, components, and subsystems, providing innovative technologies and logistics support to defense and security markets. We are a rapidly growing small business (100 employees) with our headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia and offices in Stevensville, Maryland; Kearneysville, West Virginia; San Diego and Torrance, California. AMS Group, Inc. and its business units are committed to conducting business in a legal, ethical, and socially responsible manner. We consistently focus on creating value and innovation to benefit our partners, clients and customers while also ensuring the health, safety and welfare of our employees and the communities in which we operate. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Director, Programs for our Engineered Solutions business. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES · Key member of the Engineered Solutions leadership team with clear responsibility for delivering customer, business and financial expectations from the execution of Engineered Solutions programs and contracts. · Responsible for the successful development, implementation, schedule, and cost performance of major programs and contracts. · Ensures programs are executed in accordance with contract requirements, company policies, procedures, and guidelines · Manages, oversees, monitors, and approves all elements of assigned program activities from inception to completion including proposal development, product design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation and acceptance of products · Plans and directs the integration of a cross-functional program team within the company. Effectively manages programs within a project or matrix organization. Performs program financial management and ensures timely cash collection · Identifies program issues and drives timely resolution. Proactively performs risk management and pursues risk reduction across the portfolio of programs · Conducts detailed monthly program reviews with AMS leadership, reporting on the health and progress of all Engineered Solutions programs and contracts. · Develop detailed project plans based on supplier manufacturing plans, internal manufacturing plans, logistics processing time, quality control and testing, customer inspection, and billing. · Effective communication with all business stakeholders and externally with clients and customers. · Actively supports new business pursuits and proposal activities. Member of the relationship management team for our key clients Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Minimum Requirements · Thorough knowledge of systems engineering principles and product development lifecycle. · Proven track record of successful program delivery · Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and management skills. · Must possess the desire, energy, and capability to solve a broad range of engineering challenges as part of daily activities. · Successfully work with customers, clients, and supply chain partners. · Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous workloads effectively, including adapting to changes, planning, organizing, and prioritizing work. · Ability to lead a small but multi-disciplined engineering team to achieve superior results · Bring energy and organization every day to elevate business performance. · Strong communication and presentation skills, problem-solving abilities, and leadership talent are necessary to drive positive program outcomes · Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities. · Limited travel required in support of major project and client activity/milestones. · Understanding of US ITAR regulations WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION · Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. · 10+ years’ experience in DoD, aerospace manufacturing, or engineering environment, with 5+ years in program management. PMP certification preferred · Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems – preferably Microsoft Dynamics Business Central · Modern workplace software: Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat · Project management software experience: MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar tool. · Military service or related experience preferred · US Citizenship required AMS Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons, as defined by the ITAR. The ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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