Program Manager

Job Summary:Provide coordination and oversight to key ThinKom programs including internal research & development, and customer funded projects. Program management at ThinKom includes typical project management duties such as cost and schedule management, resource management, and providing status to key customer and internal stakeholders. Technical knowledge is also needed for engineering coordination, effective planning, and customer communication. Program Managers will often have more than one project at any given time.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Develops technically sound project plans, schedules and budgets, to meet both customer and internal, technical and contractual requirementDevelops technically sound project plans, schedules and budgets, to meet both customer and internal, technical and contractual requirementsIdentifies resource needs (this position will typically not have direct reports) from the larger engineering staff poolManages tasks and resources to the established budget and schedule, developing and implementing corrective action and recovery plans when the project falls behind schedule or runs over budgetChairs frequent meetings, normally at least weekly, with the project team to assign tasks, review status, discuss issues, make decisions and work problem resolutions, minimizing and eliminating barriers to program successInteracts with outside suppliers to help manage requirements, schedule and cost issues related to specific components and/or services being purchased from the particular supplierManages the customer relationship through effective and frequent communication as the primary point of contactCreates and presents effective Powerpoint presentations for in-depth design reviews, both internally and for customer milestonesAssesses, manages, and communicates project riskCommunicates internally with management regarding program status and needs, identifying issues and recommending solutionsManages and maintains scope changes whether from the customer or internally drivenIdentifies additional sales and up-scope opportunities based on conversations and interactions with customersProvides inputs to support new business proposalsSupports Production ReviewsAids in the transition of a design from engineering to production and assists in mitigation of production issuesSupports production customer related issuesOther tasks as assigned from time to timeSkills and/or Experience Needed:BS in Engineering, BS/MS in Management, or equivalent experience2 years of experience in relevant program management or equivalentDemonstrated skills in organizing and directing people and programsInterpersonal skills to constructively manage interactions and working relationships of engineering personnelAbility to multitask effectively and efficientlyAbility to negotiate effectivelyTechnically proficient in computer applications: MS Word, Project, Excel, PowerPointLanguage Skills:Requires strong interpersonal skills and presentation skills. able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of management and/or customersMust be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal to employees of all levels and with outside customersReasoning Abilities:Ability to communicate calmly and deliberate mannerMust have substantial reasoning and problem-solving abilities extensive planning and scheduling skills, able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsEnergetic and creative with strong analytical skills and solid work ethicMust be able to make decisions and get the team working together effectively in accordance with the decision madeAdditional Skills And Experience Preferred (Not Required)Familiar with engineering drawings, design tools, Windchill PLM softwareAdditional Requirements:US Citizenship or lawful permanent residence in the U.S. required in support of US Government contracts/subcontractsPhysical Demands:Ability to travel 10% of the timeThis position is primarily a sedentary office position working in a controlled, quiet office environment but requires a reasonable amount of time either at the customer or on the production floor being actively involved with employees, in resolving issues and determining corrective action plansThis position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve dataThis position may be subject to frequent or occasional on the job interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and/or work focusWhile performing duties of this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bendMay occasionally be required to lift, push, or pull maximum of 50 lbs.May be subjected to irregular or extended work hoursMust be able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials, chemicals and electro-magnetic energy ThinKom offer generous benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), PTO, paid Holidays and Bonus Plan.ThinKom Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.ThinKom Solutions is a Drug and Alcohol free working environment with a zero-tolerance policy.