Senior Program Manager

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Moog Space and Defense produces spaceflight hardware and software solutions, integrating vehicle design, component design and engineering services for aerospace, scientific, commercial and military customers on four continents. From proposal phase to ground testing, launch and on-orbit operations, we support each mission as scientific, technical and operational facilitators. On the product side, our radiation-hardened avionics and electronics include GPS/GNSS receivers, science payloads, motor controllers, high-quality flight-critical components, and single board computers powered by the next-generation BRE440 “system-on-a-chip” - the world’s highest-performance radiation-hardened microprocessor.

With global product demand and mission criteria moving toward integrated commercial partnerships, lower costs and higher performance hardware and software requirements, Moog is positioned for growth in the new era of aerospace development. Our team of seasoned architects and engineers is dedicated to partnership with our customers for continued growth and success.

Under the direction of the Manager or Director of Program Management, the Senior Program Manager coordinates and manages all activities and is responsible for meeting all contractual obligations on assigned programs. The Senior Program Manager serves as the primary communication link between the customer and Moog. The Senior Program Manager advises management and the customer of status and potential problem areas on a regular basis and takes appropriate corrective actions as required.

The Senior Program Manager typically has responsibility for several programs of major impact to the division. These may be new and/or ongoing programs. As a general rule, the total value of these programs will typically be valued at between $5M $30M, however, because of technical complexity or customer approach, the dollar value may not fully represent the difficulty of the work involved.

The Senior Program Manager does not have direct reports but will be required to coordinate the activities of a program staff on an as needed basis.

Here’s what you’ll be working on:

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for managing ALL aspects of a program from contract award through end item delivery. This includes support to sales and proposal efforts through fact finding and negotiations.

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for meeting ALL program contractual requirements. The Senior Program Manager acts as a single point of contact for the customer and therefore must be conversant on all aspects of the program.

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for accomplishing the program objectives by managing the activities of a multi-disciplined team. This includes interfacing with the appropriate functional managers and supervisors to ensure the assignment of adequate resources.

The Senior Program Manager is required to have the financial acumen and management skills necessary to successfully plan, schedule, budget and execute new and ongoing programs. This includes the identification of critical milestones and the insertion of adequate slack in the program schedules to accommodate unplanned events.

The Senior Program Manager will prepare the appropriate materials and report to management on the status of assigned programs at monthly program management reviews. Problems of an urgent nature shall be identified and reported to the Manager of Program Management as soon as possible.

The Senior Program Manager must be proactive in identifying issues and problems which impact program performance, and in taking appropriate actions to resolve these issues and recover cost and schedule, in a timely manner. Program risks, including cost, technical and schedule risks, must be identified as early as possible and mitigation plans developed to minimize potential program impacts. To the extent that these actions or plans may incur additional cost or affect contractual obligations, the Senior Program Manager is to coordinate with the Manager/Director of Program Management. The Senior Program Manager recognizes that customer satisfaction and On Time Delivery (OTD) are the highest priority.

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for coordinating customer visits and reviews. This includes the preparation of agenda, assignment of presentation materials preparation, and physical preparations such as a meeting location, food, transportation, etc.

The Senior Program Manager must maintain the highest level of personal integrity and insist on similar behavior from the program team.

To successfully perform the program management function, The Senior Program Manager must have significant experience in and demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:

• Proposal preparation

• High Level Estimate at Completion (EAC) Knowledge
• High Level Estimate to Complete (ETC) Knowledge
• High Level MS Office Suite and MS Project Knowledge
• High Level Baseline Scope and Change Management Knowledge
• Material & Labor Forecasting
• Risk and Opportunity Mitigation & Planning
• Negotiating skills to facilitate agreement on technical and contractual matters
• Listening and people handling skills
• Verbal and written communication skills for the preparation and presentation of materials to internal groups and to the customer
• Utilization of the scheduling, status reporting and cost reporting systems
• Understanding of contractual terms, conditions and requirements including
• FAR 15 & TINA compliant proposals & contracts

The function of the Senior Program Manager is like that of the Program Manager. The difference lies in the level of skill, knowledge and experience of the individual and the significance of the assigned responsibilities. Specifically, the Senior Program Manger normally carries a heavier program load along with proposal responsibilities on an as needed basis.

Basic Qualifications: Self-motivator with a passion for challenges. Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Powerpoint applications. Bachelor’s degree in Technical or Business Management and 3 to 8 years of program management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with significant program management experience (7-10 years) in the manufacturing of products for the aerospace or defense industries. Experience working with DoD customers; knowledge of DoD contractual terms, conditions, and requirements. PMP certification is a plus! Experience with electronic systems. Experience managing multiple programs. Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel. Negotiation skills to facilitate agreement on technical and contractual matters. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence others.

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The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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