Deputy Program Manager - Hiring Immediately

Job Title: Deputy Program Manager
Location: West Hartford, CT
Pay: $90 - 100K
Area Code: 860
Zip Code: 06110
Start Date: ASAP
Keywords: #programmanager, #aerospace, #manufacturing, #engineer

*Due to the nature of work being conducted in this role, U.S. Citizenship is required*

A Deputy Program Manager job in West Hartford, CT is currently accepting applications. This is a direct hire position with our key aerospace client. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the planning, directing, and execution of programs, including full life cycle management of products per assigned Customer Accounts. To be considered for this role, you will have a B.S. Degree in Engineering or other technical field along with 2 years of related Project management experience is required. Experience in an aerospace, defense or other engineering/manufacturing industry is preferred.

Deputy Program Manager Job Responsibilities:
* Assist with assigned cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) including operations, engineering, test, quality, purchasing, and manufacturing to ensure proactive focus on program requirements, quality, deliveries, and customer satisfaction.
* Coordinate/lead multiple projects of med-high complexity and risk or projects with multiple sub-projects.
* Drive relevant project and project status communications; Monitor progress through project reviews.
* Execute, monitor and control the schedule, cost deliverables, risk management and scope to meet stakeholder expectations.
* Work with functional managers and department heads to allocate resources to the project team.
* Proactively manages for resource conflicts and constraints.
* Leverage the use of the Product Development process to support New Product Introductions.
* Operates across the enterprise to resolve elevated issues internally and with the customer, working to ensure removal of roadblocks to success.
* Coordinates with Business Development and Contracts Administration to act as the primary leads for customer contact, improving the customer relationship and working with them for additional and follow-on business.
* Participate in strategic planning/financial planning processes.
* Participate in and support new business development activities, including customer meetings, technology roadmaps, and proposals.

Deputy Program Manager Job Requirements:
* B.S. Degree required; degree in Engineering or another technical field preferred.
* 2 years of related Project management experience is required. Experience in an aerospace, defense or other engineering/manufacturing industry is preferred.
* Must have good command of project management methodologies (e.g. PMI-PMBOK or equivalent). PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.
* Demonstrates a commitment to Quality, specifically Six Sigma, Lean and continuous improvement philosophies.
* Proficiency with MS-Project program scheduling/resource allocation planning tools is essential.
* Strong business acumen coupled with aptitude and motivation to learn new functions and expand areas of expertise.
* Effective strategic, long-term and planning thought processes.
* Manage all major issues in primary practice areas with minimal supervision.
* Comfortable in giving presentations to senior leadership.
* Focused on customer needs, builds and maintains trust in relationship.

If you are interested in this Deputy Program Manager job in West Hartford, CT, please apply via the 'apply now' link provided.

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