Share Email Opening Title Program Manager  Description SUMMARY The Program Manager is responsible for the successful execution of projects and programs within the organization and to positively contribute to the overall achievement of the annual operating plan. Successful execution entails ensuring that contractual requirements are met within established cost and schedule targets, customer satisfaction is achieved, a quality product is delivered and profitable growth opportunities are identified and pursued in assigned areas. This position is responsible for execution of US Government and Commercial Aerospace production programs with emphasis on schedule development/management, risk and critical path analysis, maintaining proper lines of balance, management of subcontractors including but not limited to board vendors/contract manufacturers and cost/margin improvement initiatives without sacrificing quality. Experience in the domain of Aerospace is a critical requirement. Experience with Commercial Aviation and Military/Defense Aerospace is a significant discriminator. Position will require some travel and will entail reviews with senior management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following: Having primary responsibility and accountability for managing cost, schedule and contractual requirements for an assigned program. Serving as the primary point of contact with the customer to provide overall leadership to the program team, resolve problems, identify and pursue growth/follow-on business strategies, communicate issues to the customer and management in a timely manner while providing recommended courses of action/solutions. Creating and managing programs plans that clearly baseline cost and schedule targets and achieve all contractual, performance and quality commitments. Clearly articulating cost and schedule goals to the team and regularly monitoring progress against the baseline to include earned value analysis where appropriate. Providing proposal support to include estimating the scope of efforts to include the generation and review of basis of estimates, program management plans, program volumes and creation of an integrated master schedule. Preparing and presenting monthly program review material in collaboration with the program team with emphasis on achievement of cost and schedule targets. Negotiating and coordinating manpower, schedule and budgets with other functional managers as necessary to accomplish program objectives. Contributing to program management process improvement. Analyzing programs to assess risk (cost, schedule and technical performance) as well as opportunities, developing risk mitigation plans, and taking corrective action when a program misses, or is in danger of missing cost, schedule or technical performance requirements. Reporting program status and problems to senior management. Providing timely resolutions. Represents the company with integrity and professionalism when interfacing with business partners, suppliers, customers, competitors, government agencies or industry professional societies EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Prefer a 4 year degree plus a minimum of 10 years direct industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant recent experience managing production and production transition programs involving the build, integration, and test of major electronic systems. Business skills, financial acumen and business knowledge required. Complete understanding and current knowledge of industry practices. Aptitude in working in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and conducting Internet searches.   Shift Days   Citizenship Requirements   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 2/22/2019   About the Organization Are you looking for a career that allows big business ability, and small business agility? A company with a family like feel, where you will truly love your job? Look no further! Extant Aerospace is located in sunny Melbourne, Florida, just minutes from the beaches, Kennedy Space Center, and Port Canaveral. Extant manufactures and supplies complex electronic assemblies to the DoD and international customers for military and commercial applications. Extant also provides licensing and obsolescence management services for legacy electronics systems. Extant is growing in the exciting field of commercial aviation and aerospace, and is looking for experienced personnel to help guide us to success! For additional information, please visit our website at www.ExtantAerospace.com   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, requirements of this position include being eligible to work with export controlled products and related data without restriction.   EmpID None Specified  supervisorUID None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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