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Responsible for the management of all phases of Engineering program activity, including organization, planning, direction, reporting, customer relations and satisfaction, program execution, resource oversight and management
Customer Relations and Satisfaction: Thoroughly assess customer needs to provide value-added solutions
represent the full spectrum of RTC capabilities and offerings
Manage the account expectations while executing the program and resolving all issues to yield the highest level of customer satisfaction
Balance customer needs, RTC objectives and resources to ensure objectives are aligned
Work with all the internal and external customer teams to define, execute and extend the engineering programs and work orders
Collaborate with current customers to identify any risks to project that we can help mitigate by assessing any additional resource needs the current project may have
Provide weekly program progress status and maintain active internal team communication on changes (meetings)
Business Development/ Sales: Introduce service and solutions options to current customers and develop new strategies to meet their needs. Expand current customer relations and revenue opportunities through organic growth activities
Work with all the internal and external customer teams to define, execute and extend the engineering programs and work orders
Program Staff Management: Identify staff member qualification criteria per program skill requirements
Collaborate with Recruiter(s) to identify ideal staff fit, and with HR to on and off board staff members
Prescreen / Interview and select candidates according to customer requirements and budget
Identify the program staff structure to ensure maximum performance
Identify supporting functional staff needs
Set role and performance expectations and provide continual performance feedback
Provide overall leadership and direction to the program team to include coaching team members, resolving conflict, reviewing performance, and initiating corrective actions as needed
Assure the engineering teams comply with standard company policies and procedures
educate, inform and enforce when needed
Review engineering program team member’s status reports across projects and address issues as appropriate with close attention to customer needs and deadlines
Regularly evaluate current workflow processes
assist and assure the teams work as efficiently as possible
Manage team capacities to help the team manage their bandwidth
Program Execution: Establish and clearly communicate overall program objectives and long-term vision and strategy with internal and external clients
Meet multiple customer and company requirements while balancing the multiple roles of differing priorities
Execute timely and clearly communicate decisions and recommendations
Ensure program-wide focus on reliability, cost, schedule and adequacy of systems, procedures and people for short term goals and long-term success
Address business challenges and identify continual improvement
Drive data-based decision-making throughout the program
Facilitate and make adequate priority decisions between project quality, costs, resources, scope and schedule
Assess program risks and develop strategies for dealing with potential and identified risks
Assess process flows on a continuous basis and make adequate recommendations for process improvements internally and with the customers
Technical Performance and Schedule Management: Drive technical excellence by setting program standards and expectations, balancing risk and delivering performance across all identified program metrics
When programs require, ensure all quality requirements for the customer and regulatory agencies are met
Manage all program and customer changes and issues
Oversee the development of the program plans and critical milestones
Meet program plans and schedules by identifying and assessing risks and initiating necessary corrective actions
Contract Structure and Pricing: Recommend pricing based on the relevant market, as well as RTC’s business strategy, program objectives and related costs
Lead and manage contract proposals and negotiations to develop win – win solutions
Direct proposal preparation to ensure alignment with customer and RTC business strategy, compliance with all requirements, timely response to customer needs and a structure for program performance
Financial Performance: Create and manage program to financial pro-forma expectations
Control costs and related timing to maximize program results (client needs and profit)
Identify/communicate risks and implement appropriate risk mitigation actions
Manage program budgets to conform to policy, and work with the CFO to develop processes for requesting spending
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or other technical area
Aerospace Industry experience Preferred
5 to 10 Years relevant Management experience in a Program Management capacity overseeing projects with 5 or more team members
5Y Experience in Full cycle Client Program fulfillment to include Opportunity identification/farming (sales)
Order generation
Order fulfillment
Order execution
PMP certification a big plus
MBA a plus
Sharp and professional appearance, demeanor and communication with clients
Self-directed, organized, detail oriented
History of strong leadership, deep practical engineering knowledge and a track record for timely project delivery, project management, cost control and customer satisfaction
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and will interface closely with the RTCo staff
Knowledge and creativity to the position as well as have the discipline to drive results and follow established processes
Motivate when needed and hold staff members accountable
Dynamic thinker, identify risks, and create & implement solutions
Comfortable to be on the phone and be in the presence of Clients, referrals, and industry network connections
Be open to suggestions and self-improvement
desire to constantly develop skills
Perseverance with assigned tasks and projects, stay focused with strong discipline
Must be able to synthesize and present data to client and management team – providing recommendations and alternate solutions