Bilingual Program Manager; Korean​/English

Overview

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

As a Bilingual Program Manager (Korean/English), you will support and manage complex technical programs involving U.S. and Korean stakeholders. This role will help strengthen program execution across customer communication, Korean language and cultural alignment, documentation, meetings, subcontractor coordination, and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate is a passionate, forward-thinking individual who is eager to make a tangible impact and be part of something truly remarkable. This position requires strong communication skills, the ability to work across Integrated Product Teams and ability to influence collaboration to drive results throughout the program lifecycle:
Pursuit (proposals), Design (development), and Production (sustainment).

• Supports the establishment of a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
• Serve as a Korean-English communication bridge between CEC, Korean customers, subcontractors, and internal program teams
• Cultivating customer relationships to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Utilize expert communication skills to direct resources effectively, report on technical issues, as well as write and review technical documents
• Assist in the development of winning proposals as well as managing contracts emanating from same
• Conduct program reviews and prepare written reports for management and/or customer on status and actions necessary for the successful completion of a program
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Represent the company in technical and overall management matters with customers; assist in resolution of concerns from the customer; travel to customer facilities as required
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and support group managers regarding their responsibilities and involvement on programs
• Support coordination with Korean stakeholders, including customers, subcontractors, and partners, to ensure clear understanding of requirements, expectations, schedules, and deliverables
• Report any quality problems or defects for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid problem recurrence
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

• Required fluency in Korean and English, including the ability to read, write, and speak both languages in a business and technical environment
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience in Program Management, engineering coordination, manufacturing programs, defense programs, or other complex technical environments
• Ability to support technical teams through changing requirements, shifting priorities, customer-driven actions, and fast-paced program demands
• Experience managing program teams and working with and building relationships with all levels of management and staff within an organization
• Managing contracts and subcontracts with various types and complexities, including military and government contracts
• Prior proposal support experience to include supporting responses to RFPs or RFIs as well as participating in cost estimating
• Demonstrates ability to deal effectively with all levels of management and…