Sr. Program Manager

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CED's current salary range for this role is $160,000 to $213,000 / year. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Program Manager will attain company objectives by managing development and production programs, within the constraints of scope, quality, schedule, cost and delivery of mission and safety critical products that meet contract requirements. The Sr. Program Manager assumes operational oversight for assigned programs including marshalling the required resources across functions to ensure that unit production, repair and associated objectives are met. This position requires a leader with demonstrated program management expertise and proven experience leading programs in a matrixed and functional organization. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Effectively lead a multi-functional program team of contracts, engineering, finance, quality, purchasing, manufacturing, and business development personnel to achieve project success
• Execute program activities in accordance with established company program management procedures
• Management of cost, schedule and technical baseline within program constraints
• Program Risk Management processes including mitigation plans and reports
• Lead overall proposal development activities and fulfill lead role in capture process for new or modified contracts
• Pursue related business growth opportunities
• Approve, track and report all appropriate program expenditures
• Assist management and team members in understanding, accepting and communicating budgeting, scheduling and measurement concepts, theory and alternative approaches
• Organize program work utilizing the program plan and monitoring approach 
• Analyze validity of schedules, budgets, risks and actions submitted by program teams and outside parties contributing to the program
• Produce comprehensive schedules, budgets, risk databases and action item lists in various formats and detail to suit different programs or audiences that document, sequence and integrate: action items, program tasks, production operations, supplier material, customer or government furnished material, data, or other project/program activity 
• Lead management, program team and customer meetings and document meeting minutes
• Monitor actual progress, compare to baseline and report progress against schedule and budget as well as analyze and report trends and budget or schedule risk 
• Review contracts and solicitations to identify budget and schedule requirements, constraints, and forecast the impact of proposed change

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ensures 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Other duties / responsibilities as assigned by leadership

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related discipline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification; or ability to obtain within one year of placement

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 10 years Programs of Record (PoR) Program Management in Aviation/Aerospace/Defense industry

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lawful US Person (ITAR restriction)
• Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards
• Experience in electromechanical devices, applicable to aviation, aerospace and defense
• Understanding of engineering principles combining hardware, software, and mechanical assembly
• Familiar with principles of systems engineering
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and software
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Understanding of Department of Defense FAR’s and DFAR’s
• Risk identification and management
• Presentation creation and delivery
• Developing and maintaining business relationships
• Data analysis
• Excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgment, initiative and creativity
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, team leadership, and organizational skills 
• High energy and aggressive approach to issues
• Work ethics of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity
• Competent with computer software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project)
• Team building, and delegating/coaching
• Proposal generation, management and negotiation
• Material and labor quoting
• Staff and skill mix allocation
• Project management planning, tracking, and adjustment
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Working knowledge of organizational constructs and dynamics, earned value management principles, manufacturing requirements planning, and business/proposal/contracts strategies

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting much of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Routine and daily use of computer.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here:  EEOC Know Your Rights 

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here:  CED EEO Policy Statement

CED is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (630)969-0620and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.