Program Manager

The Program Manager will drive the successful execution and implementation of projects in support of TRIGO ADR Americas' Aerospace Customers and Suppliers. The Program Manager will plan, organize, and manage all activities necessary to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects within established objectives. Working onsite at either our customer's or Supplier's location, the Program Manager is the liaison with executive management and all functional departments to understand Customer / Supplier requirements and drive results.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees project life cycle and ensures results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, scheduling, and cost
• Acts as primary Supplier and Customer liaison for program activities, leading program review sessions to discuss schedule, resource, and technical performance.
• Engages Supplier Program Management team on behalf of TRIGO ADR Customer to drive successful execution and implementation of projects
• Facilitates timely decisions to maintain project schedule while providing metric updates to management
• Follows established guidelines to manage the completion of project milestones from beginning to end of the lifecycle
• Identifies project risks and provides solutions to minimize/eliminate risks, monitoring key project processes for compliance with objectives.
• Supports internal distribution of all project-related documentation for review and revisions as required
• Builds strong relationships with Suppliers and Customers, and develops a deep understanding of their objectives
• Participates on integrated product team (IPT) as required and acts as a proactive team member to ensure successful project execution
• Establishes effective communication cadence with all project stakeholders and implement escalation process
• Manages project scope to include project initiation, scope planning, scope definition and scope change control activities.
• Ensures communication and exchange of information from different department heads that directly impact programs
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Strong background in project management methodology
• Strong technical background
• Attention to details and ability to conduct multiple tasks without degradation to outcome
• Self-motivated with problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to develop clear and detailed plans
• Fluent English - reading and writing is required
• Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment Proficient with all Microsoft Office Products including MS Projects
• Effective communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to meeting the evolving needs of a high-growth and fast paced organization

Knowledge Of:

• Quality Management Systems and QMS auditing
• Risk assessments and mitigation
• Root cause and corrective action methodologies
• ITAR and FAR / DFAR regulations
• Contract structure types and proper cash flow drivers
• PMI principles and tools
• Product Development / Production life cycle (NPI)
• Aerospace Supply Chain Operations / Manufacturing
• ERP/ MRP Systems
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action
• Change management principles and performance evaluation processes
• Understanding of manufacturing and quality processes
• Aerospace industry compliance requirements

Additional Qualifications :

• Understand and evaluate the technical specifications, requirements, and capabilities associated with the program
• Work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines; using excellent interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion
• Manage multiple activities and projects Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Self-manage
• Be self-directed in a production working environment
• Communicate at the shop floor level up to the VP, C- suite level
• Develop strong relationships
• Lead and work hand in hand with the customer on production and day to day program needs (technical and others).
• Lead a program from LRIP Production into full production
• Prioritize workload of subordinates to align with project requirements and company initiatives
• Multi-task in a high pressure, fast-paced environment Identify and resolve issues at the production level
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship
• US citizenship required
• Program Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Pass pre-hire background check including DMV and credit screening
• Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening
• Reliable transportation - must have current/active drivers' license and valid auto insurance
• Travel 50% to 75%; limited international travel

Education and Experience:

• Education - B.S. degree in applicable engineering discipline, business or equivalent.
• Aerospace and Defense experience - 10 years prior related program management experience with multi-million dollar direct to Government and Prime Aerospace Contractor defense and security contracts, to include cost plus and firm fixed price contracts
• Experience in Microsoft Office and MS Project
• Experience establishing program performance baselines and monitoring adherence to program plans and schedules, and developing customer relationships to drive long term success
• Experience in Earned Value Management
• Proven competence in managing contracts and contracted activities,
• Experience in analyzing and mitigating program risks
• Experience in building and managing customer relationships to seek out and identify new business opportunities
• Track record of leading and negotiating complex changes with the customer
• Proven track record of completing projects on schedule and within budget parameters
• Demonstrated experience in comprehensive understanding of operations of assigned contract(s)

Working Conditions:
Productivity: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction.
Mobility: Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Vision: Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others.
Environment: Typical office conditions, directly collaborating with the general manager, quality team, local and remote staff members, and business contacts.
Other Factors: Typical hours worked are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

BENEFITS:

• 12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years
• 10 days paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents
• Champ Plan Wellness and Health
  • Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings
  • Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances
  • Free wellness initiatives
  • Free tele-health
  • Free and discounted RX
  • Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact)
  • Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
  • requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation
• 401k retirement savings with match
  • Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment
  • 100% match of 1st 3% contribution
  • 50% match of next 2% contribution
  • IMMEDIATE VESTING
• Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only)
• Regular Hourly rate for travel time
• Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars
• Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll
  • Federal rate Mileage reimbursement (.67/mile 2024) when driving personal vehicles on company business
  • Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals
  • Overnight trips - Up to $75
  • Leaving home after 4 pm $40
• Federal rate mileage reimbursement (.67/mile 2024) when driving personal vehicles on company business
• Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars
• Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll
  • Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals
  • Overnight trips - Up to $75
  • Leaving home after 4 pm $40
• $1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
  • Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded)
  • Additional $750 paid upon referral's full completion of 90 days' employment

Company Overview

TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded "boots on the ground" business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo's team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results.

TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions. All qualified candidates will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

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