Program Manager (Engineering)

AMS Engineered Solutions is seeking a Program Manager (PGM) who will be responsible for managing open orders and ensuring that Quality, Schedule, and Cost Targets are achieved. They will work with a variety of different teams, including manufacturing suppliers, internal manufacturing, engineers, logistics professionals, sales, and quality control, to ensure that each product meets quality standards and is delivered on time so that contract delivery dates and revenue recognition goals are achieved. The PGM will report to the General Manager, Engineered Solutions, and focus mainly on post-award activities, while also assisting pre-award teams with large opportunities that require project documents. They will be held accountable for all Licensed Manufacturing product deliveries across the AMS sites. Duties & Responsibilities Develop detailed project plans based on supplier manufacturing plans, internal manufacturing plans, logistics processing time, quality control and testing, customer inspection, and billing Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel and lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project lifecycles Review production schedules to ensure that deadlines are met, and work is progressing steadily Coordinate with vendors to ensure that products are delivered on time, in the correct quantities, and meet all contract quality standards Develop a strong partnership and interaction with the engineering team to manage Technical Data Packages and other engineering processes Ensure customer requirements are met and manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems Create program and project status presentations for delivery to stakeholders, leadership, and project personnel Facilitate the creation of a repeatable project plan and checklist to help with the replication of new strategic stocking partnerships Implement and manage risk registers across licensing open orders Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback Prepare professional and user-friendly project related communications for distribution to employees, clients, and suppliers Requirements Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat Project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar tool Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities Proven track record of successful project delivery from start to finish Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems – preferably Microsoft Dynamics Business Central Strong communication and presentation skills, problem-solving abilities, and leadership talent necessary to drive positive outcomes of manufacturing projects Foundational understanding of finance/project finance to make informed decisions that affect the financial health of a project Preferred Capabilities Background in continuous improvement process implementation/management Knowledge of Quality Assurance or Quality Maintenance System Management Work Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related field 5+ years’ experience in an aerospace manufacturing or engineering environment, with 2+ years in project management Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person