Work/Life Program Manager jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Position Summary:

Oversees, directs, and coordinates, in line with Ametek PMI and NPI frameworks, all activities necessary to successfully execute assigned programs/projects. Ensures that projects are proactively managed via EVMS metrics and regular team/project cadence to include regular report outs.

Ensures all programs/projects are executed within the prescribed customer commitment timeframe, and in line with all specific contractual requirements (SPEC/SOW) and approved funding parameters. Assists/leads efforts in response to requests for proposals/information (RFP/RFI) for large programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and execution of programs/projects within Ametek Rotron.
• Responsible for total cost, performance, and schedule execution for all NPI programs/projects
• Responsible for total composite EVMS performance, technical compliance, and overall customer program/project satisfaction.
• Ensures project portfolio management and prioritization.
• Reviews and approves NPI project gate entry and exit criteria for gate reviews within the limits of specified DLA authority.
• Ensure commonality of PMI/NPI between each of the Ametek Rotron sites.
• Plans and determines time frames, negotiation limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements and the allocation of available resources in partnership with Dept. VP, and other business unit functional leadership.
• Ensures proper risk management [financial compensation] is carried out, reported, and mitigated on all relevant programs.
• Ensures the proper escalation of critical issues which may or are affecting program/project performance to Sr. Management to appropriately ensure proper program/project execution.
• Promotes principals of continuous process improvement with all subordinates and project team members.
• Responsible for the assurance that active coordination is carried out via Integrated Project Teams (IPT) with business unit functional leaders for the assignment of matrix project personnel.
• Proactively ensures that strict scope management is carried out for active NPI program/project.
• The central approval authority for all active program/project customer visits, major meetings (on/off-site) and overall customer communication and satisfaction. Ensures organization is prepared for customer visits regarding program reviews.
• Drives the collection of data and prepares information to meet the requirements of customer visits associated with related issues such as audits, delivery status, reviews, assessments, manufacturing rate readiness reviews and other supporting information.
• Ensures all data deliverables are carried out throughout program execution and program life.
• Must demonstrate composure and effective listening skills with staff and customers and be able to apply "thought leadership" regarding key program/project needs.
• Must be able to understand the urgency and priorities of situations as they arise and implement appropriate timely response without hesitation.
• Working knowledge of EAR and ITAR compliance. Must be comfortable multi-tasking and being able to deliver results under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Highly developed sense of integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction. Excellent responsiveness and customer focus.
• Positive attitude and must be able to MANAGE, MOTIVATE and ENERGIZE your matrix staff.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in program management with new product introduction program management experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiar with earned value measurement techniques, PMI principals and a commanding knowledge of MS Office Suite to include MS Project and Visio.
• Certificate in negotiations a plus.
• Due to ITAR restrictions, export license may be required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business from a four-year college or university, Master’s degree a plus.
• Experience in Defense/Aerospace manufacturing a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Must be able to traverse the production floor safely.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Woodstock, NY 12498: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person