Sr Program Manager

Job description

**_An exciting and challenging career opportunity to be part of a team!_**

**The Opportunity: Sr Program Manager**

**Location: Summerville, SC (greater Charleston)**

**_We Take Care of Our People_**
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

**Who We Are:**
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Steam & Air Solutions (SAS), a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, designs, manufactures, tests and provides - Navy steam turbines and steam valves, nuclear steam turbines, and aftermarket steam parts, upgrades, and overhauls.

**Your Challenge:**
As a Sr. Program Manager, you will have the primary role in ensuring program technical, cost and schedule contract commitments are satisfied on contracts ranging from $5M to $100M.

You will lead an integrated product team in achieving contract commitments, driving performance of all.

You will be the single point of program leadership, be responsible for assigning and monitoring technical, cost and schedule objectives, and the primary customer POC.

This position requires leadership of engineering, manufacturing, planning, quality, contract and finance resources to complete all program tasks.

• Manage, coordinate and control Work Plan execution to achieve technical, cost and schedule objectives
• Efficiently and effectively work towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple constraints
• Lead the program team and regular meetings to monitor and drive progress toward objectives
• Maintain effective customer communications, ensuring that all customer requirements and expectations are addressed effectively
• Address and resolve project issues pertaining to project work scope, technical requirements, quality, schedule, resource assignments, cost customer interface and other program related activities
• Communicate program progress, issues, and/or resolution options to team members’ customers and SAS management
• Review and control cost, including the coordination and certification of Estimate at Complete dates
• Develop and monitor the Risk Management Plan as part of planning and execution of the program
• Interact with Sourcing and suppliers to plan for and secure the materials needed for the program and future production
• Interact with operations and integrate between shop floor and program management
• Coordinate the efforts of Curtiss-Wright and customer project teams
• Periodic travel to customer and supplier sites to support program execution and business development activities

**Your Expertise:**

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with appropriate course complete to support a project management team.
• 10 + years' experience in program management experience in large aerospace and defense contracts, directly responsible for equipment/hardware production and delivery
• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and manage detailed program budgets
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems and Risk Management
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures for a high complexity/low mix product line
• Prior engineering/operations experience with current experience in program management
• Strong customer relationship experience
• Prior experience in managing projects/programs in relations to the Defense industry, particularly Naval
• Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and finance skills.
• Ability to break down complex inputs from senior leaders and experts into actionable plans/courses of action
• Project Management Professional Certification is an asset

+ Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals.

Attributes to be successful in this role include the following:
Organized, detail-oriented, action-oriented, resourceful, systematic/methodical, politically savvy, action-oriented, driven, efficient works autonomously, and strategic mindset.

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_No unsolicited agency submittals please.

Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)_** _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.

Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright._

**Compliance Statement**

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.

In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

(TA_COE@curtisswright.com)

**For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.

(https://www.eeoc.gov/poster)**

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

**Join the WRIGHT Team!**

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation.

Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications.

Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

**Our Values**
What makes a world-class organization?

It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success.

Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations.

To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

**Leadership**
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

**Customer Focus**
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

**Teamwork & Trust**
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

**Respect for People**
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

**Integrity**
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

**What We Offer Our Employees:**

**Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career.

Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry.

You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

**Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work.

You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world.

Now that something to be proud of!

**Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.

Required Skill Profession

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