Director - Program Management - AMETEK - Harleysville

Job description
Position Summary:
AMETEK Aerospace and Defense is looking for a Director of Program Management for the Power & Data Systems Business Unit. This position will manage assigned programs/projects from contract acceptance through production using established business unit practices and procedures while meeting customer requirements, within budget and in a timely manner. This individual will lead programs across several locations and must be willing to travel domestically and occasionally internationally. Key elements include an organized, data-driven, hands-on approach, leadership, and overall business acumen. Experience in a manufacturing environment with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is required. Prior experience in aerospace and defense is a plus. PMP and/or IMS Certifications are also a strong plus.


Desired Skills and Experience
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Partner with Engineering, Sales, and Production teams to deliver results
Act as primary liaison between AMETEK and the customer to ensure timely, professional response on project-related deliverables
Effectively communicate, schedule, and ensure execution of program deliverables across internal functional groups
Responsible for program schedules, task prioritization, risk assessment, and customer communication for a variety of programs
Management of cross-functional team to meet contractual customer requirements
Negotiating with the customer any changes to product requirements
Monitor supply chain in order to develop processes to optimize concurrent engineering philosophies
Proactively identify trends/risks/opportunities and recommend actions to ensure the project achieves its commitments
Provides technical advice and knowledge as needed on projects
Responsible for managing overall Program Management department

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
Master's in Engineering or Business preferred
PMP preferred
IMS a plus

Experience
10+ years experience in program management in a manufacturing environment
5+ years in an engineering capacity
Multi-site, international experience strongly preferred
Highly organized individual with the ability to assess program risks (both schedule and technical) and implementation of appropriate action plans
Highly motivated individual with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Prior experience motivating teams to project completion with or without the benefit of a direct management reporting relationship
Prior product design experience preferred
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience a plus
Familiarity with global aerospace and defense markets a plus

Qualifications:
Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: excellent communication, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; solid organizational skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of an organization
Looking for a hands-on individual with the ability to see the big picture
Ability to work well under pressure, multi task and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to set goals and objectives to meet Business Unit
The right person will be ambitious and flexible who wants to learn and grow professionally
Computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Hyperion Enterprise and Oracle experience a plus.

Other
Travel: up to 50%

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