Microwave Program Director

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

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The RF/Microwave Program Director is responsible for the Program Management and P&L for the RF/Microwave business within the Integrated Electronics division of TTM Technologies. This position is responsible for the execution of contract requirement and performance for the RF/Microwave businesses. Responsibilities include oversight of manufacturing, engineering, quality, facilities, purchasing, customer service, and production control as it relates to program performance and execution.

The role is also responsible for strategy and growth of the RF/Microwave business including Business Development and Proposal strategy. Direct reports include a team of program management professionals. The role has matrixed support from business development/sales, engineering, manufacturing, human resources, finance, and IT.

Performs a variety of tasks, leads and directs the work of others. This position is outward facing to TTM customers and internal to TTM leadership.

The position may be remote based with travel up to 50%, onsite is preferred.

• Provide the overall vision, strategy, and leadership for the business group and effectively communicate to the organization, as appropriate.
• Set the goals and objectives for the group, including orders, sales, growth, operating performance, budget, and other support of the strategy.
• Develop and communicate effective business plans and ROI analysis to support strategy and growth objectives.
• Lead development of market, product, and technology strategy consistent with the corporate strategic plan. Work closely with the customer base, sales, marketing, and internal engineering resources to insure the strategy is sound and implement plans. Maintain a good understanding of the customer's new product and program development needs and insure clear dissemination of that information to appropriate personnel.
• Lead a team of Program Managers to develop and implement business plans, schedules, and budgets to meet the site goals and objectives. Participate in required company planning sessions to develop the group’s short‑ and long‑term strategies, including technology and product road‑maps. Monitor and provide direction and leadership for assigned staff, to insure the progress of such plans, recommend and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Define program tasking/milestones and monitor adherence to program budgets, plans, and schedules.
• Plan and allocate human and equipment resources to complete assigned objectives within schedule and budget commitments. Be responsive to customer needs and ensure customer satisfaction and product quality are of the highest priority.
• Ensure all direct reports and functions managed actively support quality and customer satisfaction. Institute an atmosphere of continuous product improvement for all company personnel.
• Maintain the necessary communications and cooperation with other company functions and business groups to support overall company goals and objectives.
• Comply with and actively support Company policies and procedures such as equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, safety, ISO 9000, and ethical business practices.
• Other related duties as assigned by manager.

• Excellent communication and management skills.
• Program execution, preferable in the defense sector, focused on program execution, EAC’s, EVMS as applicable, and ability to create a team focused on achieving goals.
• Problem solving where development of new solutions, methods, systems will result…