Manufacturing Program Manager

Job Title: Manufacturing Program Manager
Location: Plano, TX  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and apply management controls to ensure all training and support schedules are met and resources are used effectively.
• Ensure all required resources such as engineering, manpower, production and facilities are available for the program.
• Perform integrated logistics support planning for acquisition, use, maintenance, and disposal of material systems and equipment.
• Provide management oversight of all personnel assigned to the contract and ensure high-quality and acceptable task completion and deliverables in compliance with the customer’s Statement of Work (SOW).
• Plans, directs and monitors program budget and serves as primary customer contact for program information. Use metrics to track and measure progress against baseline cost and schedule (responsible for P&L).
• Attend Government designated briefings/meetings as required; provide reports or conduct briefings or tours on a required basis.
• Requires strong organizational skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; excellent written/verbal communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in business or engineering preferred.
• Minimum of five to ten (5-10) years of program related experience in the management of a similar or related Manufacturing operation.
• Prefer candidate with at least five (5) years’ experience managing a government contract.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team