Program Manager - Santa Ana

Program Manager – Santa Ana

Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets:
Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5

ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next‑generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

The program manager is responsible for the execution of one or more simultaneous products according to their Product Life Cycle. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Responsible for the daily execution of projects in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines. Works closely with the business development team to enhance the business portfolio of the organization. Leads monthly program reviews.

• Support and communicate the mission, values and culture of the Company.
• Travels to customers and potential customers’ facilities providing them with information and support as required to secure business.
• Ensure that the right product is developed to meet or exceed company’s quality standard and is delivered at the right time.
• Lead program teams and facilitate the communication and interaction among the functional representatives.
• Develop and implement recovery plans for off‑schedule and unanticipated eventualities.
• Coordinate with customers, through marketing and sales, to provide necessary program status and obtain customer feedback.
• Assist in the preparation of written quotes, RFPs, RFIs and RFQ responses and sales proposals & negotiations.
• Handle all customer calls on a timely basis.
• Ensure new product information is communicated to appropriate personnel as required.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business or financial discipline.
• Five + years program management experience.
• Travel is primarily locally during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.

• Aerospace Industry experience is a must.
• Defense/military industry experience.
• Highest degree of integrity and compliance in all activities.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills and ability to present sales proposals in person, via phone, via the web to all levels of customers/prospects.
• Proven success in prospecting, hunting and farming new customers.
• Demonstrated use of fair negotiating tactics & methods to build long term customer partnership.
• General knowledge of accounting, manufacturing procedures, supply chain capabilities, data processing, quality control procedures and engineering.
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