Senior Program Manager-Defense Solutions- Onsite Position

Senior Program Manager-Defense Solutions
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US-CA-Santa Claritatime type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR11108

Senior Program Manager - Defense Electronics
- Onsite Position
** Relocation may be available for select candidates
** We have a rewarding opportunity to for a
*** Senior Program Manager
*** to join our team in
*** Santa Clarita, CA
*** As our Senior Program Manager, you will work with the most
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* * nnovative designers and manufacturers of rugged processing solutions
*** that deliver optimal and reliable performance wherever they are deployed. You will be
*** responsible for the performance of programs
*** in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines. You will also be responsible for
* s*upporting new business development and increasing customer satisfaction.
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* Location:

**** Santa Clarita, CA
**** Salary Range:** $ -  per year plus bonus.

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
** We Take Care of Our People
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* * 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
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* * Competitive Pay
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* * Your Challenge:
* Will work with Engineering and support organizations to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor subcontract costs, schedules, and technical performance.
* Ownership of the schedule and cost management on programs managed - Holds program and proposal Kick-off Meetings, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule - Establishes and tracks metrics to monitor performance and progress.
* Establish program status reporting to anticipate and take corrective action in problem areas before they occur, with appropriate line organization.
* Must be familiar with the architecture and implementation of complex integrated systems for Defense and Aerospace; the hardware development process; the integration and test requirements and methodologies to support these complex systems integration activities
* Lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization
* Act as a central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers.
* Takes a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems. Reports potential problems to upper management.
* Ensure pertinent written records are maintained that document all agreements / commitments related to the project.

What You Bring:

* Bachelor or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred (or equivalent).
* Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance
* A minimum of 10 years related experience in the Defense and Aerospace
* Experience in working with the Defense and Aerospace customer community and in serving as a principal point of contact to key military and commercial customers
* Should have experience with customer communications, negotiations and proposal management
* Contribute to weekly and monthly strategic planning, plan execution and technology roadmap updates and must be able to keep team members focused on schedule milestones and objectives and must motivate team members to develop cost effective, customer-oriented solutions and approaches.
* PMP or MBA is desirable
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* Who We Are:

** Curtiss-Wright is recognized around the world as one of the most innovative designers and manufacturers of rugged solutions that deliver optimal and reliable performance wherever they are deployed. When you work for Integrated Systems, you get all the benefits and support of a large corporation (with over $2 billion…