Program Manager , DZMG

About Day And Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

We are seeking a Program Manager to join us onsite in Texarkana, TX. The Program Manager leads, plans, directs, and coordinates customer and matrix team activities for designated programs and projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. This includes proposal process, negotiation, project management and customer management for projects less than $.

• Leads the development and execution of strategies for defense products, ensures effective coordination across various business units, and manages cost, schedule, risk, opportunity, and technical execution. 30%
• Interacts with customers to understand their requests and requirements, grow customer relationships, build company integrity, and continuously improve customer satisfaction. 20%
• Responsible for building a multi-functional team and delivering results while determining internal and external funding to support development priorities and objectives. 20%
• Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical execution for program execution, coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, and specifications. Monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifying program problems and obtaining solutions. 15%
• Coordinates resource-loaded schedules and implement Earned Value Measurement System techniques on major programs. Leads the preparation of proposals, business plans, and specifications. 10%
• Perform additional duties assigned. 5%

• Problem Solving - gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions
• Project Management - develops project plans; coordinates projects; completes assignments on time and within budget
• Technical Knowledge - ability to read and interpret technical data
• Business Acumen - understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals of company
• Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Bachelor’s Degree or higher Required
• 5+ years of progressively complex experience is required with a minimum of 2 years experience as a Project or Program Manager or equivalent Required
• Experience in US Government contracting is desirable Preferred

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery R (Regular)
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) N/A
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) R (Regular)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Walking O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Hearing R (Regular)
• Repetitive motions of any part…