Program Manager 1
Company: Ducommun
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Program Manager 1
Job Description
Program Manager 1
The Huntsville, AR Performance Center is seeking a Program Manager
to execute all aspects of customer programs to ensure that all
activities are carried out in accordance with technical and
contractual requirements, schedules and budgets. The Program
Manager is the focal point for the company for communications with
the customer (internal / external) and is responsible to ensure
customer requirements are flowed down to all functional
departments.
Who are we?
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California.
Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush
and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in
Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early
aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing
solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial
markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems,
producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft
platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and
sophisticated industrial applications.
Job Summary
Manages communications and relationships between Ducommun and its
customers. Communication and tracking of customer scorecards and
surveys.
Focal / Leader for the Integrated Product Team (IPT).
Represents the company in contacts with the customer and outside
parties for all issues concerning the assigned program.
Provide timely notification to management and customer of program
cost, quality or schedule impact.
Execution of New Product Introduction - Phase Gate Process.
Provide a coordinated company response to customer requirements
(commercial - technical) and inquiries (voice of the customer).
Presentation of program reviews to Customer.
Communicate within IPT to assure proper coordination of customer
requirements (schedule, recovery plans, reports, etc.).
Ensure that the company's capabilities and business interests
support customer requests.
Manage program team to ensure efficient and effective goal
attainment in support of the Program Management functional metrics,
corporate policy, regulatory guidelines and budget parameters.
Coordinate technical and operational requirements with stakeholders
to ensure the voice of the customer has been achieved
Coordinate the financial controls to integrate time phased budgets
and program schedules that support contractual commitments and
company goals.
Communicate customer cost reduction and process improvement goals
to company management and coordinate response that
highlights/demonstrates company commitment to continuous
improvement.
Champion/lead Kaizen and Lean activities that drive improvement in
both operational and administrative areas.
Oversight of Program Management backlog/booking input into the MRP
system to ensure alignment with company goals.
Presentation of program reviews to Sr. Leadership.
Analyze and review all contracts to verify Terms and Conditions,
Work Statements, Funding, Performance Periods, Deliverables, and
other customer General Conditions. Coordinate review of terms and
conditions with DCO Director of Contracts as necessary.
Prepare negotiation plan and lead the negotiation team for all
customer negotiations.
Manage and track program compliance to purchase order
requirements.
Prepare assertions and claims to customer in accordance to contract
parameters.
Review program performance to provide ongoing visibility for
project cost, margin and schedule (actual vs. projected).
Provide input to Finance for individual program cash flow
plans.
Support the Finance Department for invoice submittal and in
resolving late payment receipts and customer claims/assertions.
Responsible for oversight and management of business unit bookings,
backlog, past due, receivables and sales forecasts.
Manage and maintain business unit booking and sales tracking system
that supports the company monthly summary reports.
Coordinate planning and acquisition of follow-on business within
the lead time constraints.
Coordinate with Business Development to identify, strategize and
capture new business opportunities.
Travel to customers 30% of the time.
Support customer cost reduction and process improvement activities
that demonstrate the company's commitment to continuous
improvement.
Lead the Proposal Team in the development, preparation and customer
submittal of proposals for new and follow-on business. Will have
assistance by Estimating on cost development, schedule, and capital
requirements.
As required support customer / DCAA / DCMA audits.
Skills & Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skills, qualifications,
competencies, abilities and any physical demands if required.
Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential requirements of this
job.
---- Must possess the ability to lead without authority, negotiate
and manage by influence.
--- Strong people and time management skills are required.
--- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required;
must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with
customers and across all organizational levels.
--- Experience in production control, contracts management, project
management or contracts management, are key talents.
--- Detail oriented, positive friendly customer service are key
attributes.
--- Computer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Office Suite - Word,
Power Point and Excel is required.
--- Basic understanding of lean and six sigma principles and
methodologies.
--- Experience with MRP systems is beneficial.
--- Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
--- Travel up to 30%
Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the
outlined experience level, education, training, minimum years of
experience, product or industry knowledge plus any certifications
in order to be considered.
---- BA/BS degree required or equivalent years of experience.
--- Certification in PMP and or CAPM preferred, Contracts
Administration, Project Management a plus.
--- 1-3 plus years in an aerospace or manufacturing
environment.
--- Program(s) oversight of 10 million a plus.
--- Supervisory experience a plus.
403 LaBarge Avenue
Huntsville, Arkansas, 72740
United States
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