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Program Manager

Position Type

Full-Time

Location

Hybrid – Murrysville, PA

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing program management for customer project initiatives, including project leader effectiveness in delivering project objectives on time and on budget.

This position manages the operational aspects of a variety of programs including significant, customer interface, incoming program review and assignment to proper technical staff, project management, and project reporting to appropriate NCDMM staff and Department of Defense representatives.

Customer projects can range in length from 2 months to 2 years and with values from tens of thousands to more than $10 million.

This position is responsible for generating additional or follow-on business with $1 million to $2 million in value annually.

Essential Functions

  • Perform overall Program Leadership responsibility for selected programs including, but not limited to:
  • Reviewing project input for completeness.
  • Developing and overseeing project Statement of Work (SOW), Cost Proposal and Timeline generation.
  • Identifying project team.
  • Overseeing project team.
  • Ensuring project is on time, on budget and meets all set objectives.
  • Identifying and recognizing Alliance Partner involvement on projects.
  • Monthly Reporting.
  • Being the first line interface with customers and responsible for customer communications and information exchange.
  • Providing input regarding the NCDMM strategic planning.
  • Identifying new sources for program management opportunities.
  • Supervising team members and supporting annual reviews.

Required Education and Experience

  • Masters’ degree in Engineering with curriculum emphasizing Manufacturing Technology and or/Mechanical Engineering or other comparable degree program with 5 years of experience.
  • In lieu of a Masters’ degree the incumbent can have a Bachelors’ degree in a related field with 10 years of experience.
  • Experience in the manufacturing and machining industry with a proven record of increasing responsibility in technical applications and supervisory areas.
  • Experience successfully managing individual projects as well as a portfolio of programs comprised of multi-organizational teams is desired.
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Good oral and written communication and presentation skills
  • Good customer service skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Willing to travel
  • Prior experience developing effective manufacturing processes to support the production of defense related components, advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing is a plus.
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Senior Project Engineer

Position Type

Full-Time

Location

Hybrid – Murrysville, PA or Youngstown, OH

Position Summary

This position is responsible for effectively and efficiently planning, leading, and executing multiple projects within defined project scopes and budgetary contracts. Develop statements of work (SOWs), cost proposals and project timelines for new opportunities as needed.

This position must communicate well between the customer, management, other engineers, and technicians. Produce monthly and final technical reports on assigned projects.

Customer projects can range in length from 2 months to 2 years and with values from tens of thousands to more than $1 million.

Essential Functions

  • Identifying business opportunities, developing existing customer relationships, and generating project plans.
  • Developing and overseeing projects (SOW, Cost Proposal, and Schedule).
  • Identifying improvements to internal and external project management practices.
  • Ensuring project is on time, on budget and meets all set objectives, while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
  • Identifying and recognizing Alliance Partner involvement on projects.
  • Monthly reporting on assigned projects.
  • Being the first line interface with customers and responsible for customer communications and information exchanges.
  • Working closely with NCDMM personnel and contracting authorities to ensure adequate project reporting (budget and progress milestones) for internal and external audit review.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelors’ degree in Engineering with curriculum emphasizing Manufacturing Technology and or/Mechanical Engineering or other comparable degree program with 10 years of experience.
  • In lieu of a Bachelors’ degree the incumbent can have a Associates’ degree in a related field with 20 years of experience.
  • Experience in the manufacturing and machining industry with a proven record of increasing responsibility in technical applications.
  • Experience successfully leading and maintaining individual projects, including effective delegation of tasks.
  • Good leadership skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Good oral and written communication and presentation skills
  • Good technical report writing
  • Good customer service skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Willingness to travel
  • Prior experience developing effective manufacturing processes to support the production of defense related components, advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing is a plus.
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How to Apply

You may apply online by uploading your resume and cover letter using our online application.

If you have questions, please contact Diane Chesnutwood, Human Resource Manager at diane.chesnutwood@ncdmm.org.

About NCDMM

NCDMM delivers innovative and collaborative manufacturing solutions that enhance the U.S. workforce and economic competitiveness by identifying the needs, stakeholders, technologies, and processes to achieve optimal solutions for the defense industrial base. NCDMM collaborates with government, industry, and academia to bring the best solutions and technologies to meet client needs.

NCDMM is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

NCDMM, as a government contractor, is required to verify all employees through the E-Verify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

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