Director, Program Management

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Director, Program Management who leads the program management function for a business or a group of businesses. Oversees several related programs and ensures that the overall goals are met. Creates and revises programs, develops policies and guidelines, and ensures compliance with government regulations and management objectives. Partners with all internal functions responsible for product design, production, delivery and support of product(s) assigned. Works with customers to ensure satisfaction and promotes customer relationship with Applied Composites.

About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Accountabilities:

• Leads the program management function for a business or a group of businesses to achieve overall goals and objectives
• Provides strategic oversight and business direction across the decision-making roles and responsibilities within all assigned new programs
• Creates and revises detailed program plans, policies and guidelines; ensures compliance with government regulations and management objectives
• Collaborates and partners with other internal functions to accomplish product design, production, delivery and support of products
• Ensures the consolidation of product requirements and development of relevant documents for internal and external use
• Oversees the development of ROI analyses, opportunity business plans and product development road maps based on specific customer service requirements
• Seeks to create operating profitability against budgeted standards
• Directs managers interactions with internal marketing and external sales teams to pursue new opportunities emerging from existing programs
• Manages risks on program level and ensure appropriate risk management on commercial, projects and in-service level
• Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs
• Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications:


Education: Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
Years’ Experience: 10-15 years of relevant experience
Skills:

• Solid experience with project management methodology
• Possess a strong technical background to understand and evaluate the technical specifications, requirements and capabilities associated with the program
• Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking capabilities along with the ability to interface with cross-functional disciplines; using excellent interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion
• Self-motivated with problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities and projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to develop clear and detailed plans

Benefits:

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled – Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.