Description

Program Manager

Regular, Full-Time; Exempt

Camarillo, CA.

About AllClear Aerospace & Defense

AllClear Aerospace & Defense is the military aviation aftermarket industry’s leading provider of mission-ready solutions. We provide excellence in sustainment for the U.S. militaries and its allies. Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, AllClear’s sustainment solutions cover over 25 of the most utilized military aircraft platforms, supported with distribution agreements from leading OEMs, in-house and managed repair services, engineered products, manufacturing, and logistics solutions.

AllClear represents more than 30 years of defense aerospace sustainment experience and expertise, focused on the bigger mission mindset of keeping militaries mission ready. AllClear locations include Abu Dhabi, UAE; Camarillo, CA; Cambridge, UK; Chatsworth, CA; Greenville, SC; Macon, GA; Miramar, FL; Seoul, S. Korea; Singapore; South San Francisco, CA; and Tokyo, Japan.

To learn more visit GoAllClear.com.

Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for implementing and executing all aspects of assigned programs including technical, cost and schedule performance. The Program Manager is the primary point of contact and interface with the customer. Directs all program resources to provide customers with high quality products and services, on time and at competitive prices. Ensures that management of the program conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion.
Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity that reduce cost and rework.
Formulate and recommend policies and programs that guide the program in maintaining and improving its competitive position.
Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
Act as primary customer contact for assigned program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions.
Support annual strategic planning efforts for the business.
Guide continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.
Identify and respond to program challenges and support solutions, such as allocation of resources and changing contractual specifications.
Support the development of new business growth strategies, including kick-off meetings, expectations and timeline.
Coordinate responses to customer action items.
Supervise the appropriate use of all resources allocated to the program to ensure efficient use of resources.
Manage the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

In addition to the above, Program Managers are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. All Clear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

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, skill and/or ability required.

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Business Management, or in related field or equivalent required.
Graduate degree in business (MBA) or management preferred.
Three (3) to Five (5) years of progressive contract management and/or legal experience preferred.
Experience working in the Aerospace or Defense industry required.
Proposal Management process competence, including cost, schedule, risk and go/no-go decision making.
Ability to understand and influence cross-functional and cross-business units.
Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.

Required Skills:

Language: Must have excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex business information. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, & percentages. Strong analytical skills with acute attention to detail. Presents numerical data effectively.
Other Abilities: Must understand the principles of program and logistics management including US Government logistics processes. Possess working knowledge of, and adherence to, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and other applicable regulations, procedures and processes. Mut have versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Customary physical demands for office and manufacturing environment.

Travel:

Up to 25% local travel to alternate work sites