Sr. Program Manager

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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Job Title:

Sr. Program Manager FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Required

Education:

Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Experience

Preferred Education:

Masters Degree

Degree Field:
Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Eng. Management)

Required

Work Experience:

6-8 Years Relevant Project Management experience in Aerospace and Defense

Broad Function:
Leads design team via PM Process map and responsible for day-to-day project tasking. Responsible for meeting Program customer requirements, cost goals, and schedule. Provides direction, leadership and development for assigned teams. Customer Point of Contact and can manage Tier 1 customers.

• Utilizes & follows standard project scheduling and planning tools in accordance with TTM Program Management processes, TTM ISO-9002, & AS9100 requirements.
• Develops high-level plans to meet both project and product cost targets. Reports progress to appropriate management levels.
• Participates in or leads project meetings and design reviews, and tracks progress of day to day commitments
• Monitors project progress vs. staffing plan and reports any resource constraints.
• Make recommendations on changes or work-arounds.
• Ensures that problems and issues are dealt with in a structured manner, using accepted problem solving and root cause analysis. Ensures appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• Is responsible for ensuring all known or potential risks are identified and mitigation and retirement activities are incorporated into the project plan. Incorporates the documented project management process into all projects.
• Responsible for the accuracy/validity of cost models, and sets costs targets, management reserves are established and implemented. Responsible for assigned program commitments and financial objectives are obtained.
• Typical Project/program Scope is ~$5M or less

• Provides aid and mentorship in the development of Project Management I & II personnel by providing coaching, guidance, and training as assigned or required.
• Demonstrates an ability to lead and achieve results through others, leveraging each member’s strengths.
• Possesses strong influencing skills to effectively delegate tasks to the project team and support functions.
• Takes personal responsibility for success & always steps up to take the lead.
• Able to lead project teams and continually reassess projects against goals and make necessary changes.
• Demonstrates the ability to motivate their team to achieve optimal results. Leverages each member's strengths, and provides recognition of accomplishments to maximize overall results.
• Demonstrates ability to make quality decisions without negative impact on others.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate appropriately to the project team and support functions.
• Successfully negotiates for internal resources and priorities with positive results.
• Successfully demonstrates ability to independently guide teams through complex issues. Identifies barriers and involves appropriate resources to resolve issues.
• Capable of developing and executing effective complex plans; identifying obstacles and issues and communicating to get things resolved.
• Ability to lead team, in collaboration with Quality Engineering, through structured problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis resulting in correct identification and resolution of the root cause.
• Actively pursues opportunities to expand job-related knowledge.
• Strong understanding of the product's operation and key performance parameters, as well as the processes and materials used to…