Sr. Program Manager

Sr. Program Manager

We are looking for a Senior Program Manager to join our Target Rock Team! As a Sr. Program Manager you will be responsible for business results on the business unit’s Defense Valves Program (Profit and Loss, meeting annual plan and growth for the business unit). You will be the lead Program Manager. The scope of this position includes leadership of a cross functional Defense Valves Product Line (Programs/Contract Administrators, Project Engineers, QA Engineers, Planners, Buyers, Production Control), Profit and Loss accountability, new business generation, proposal generation (leading Bid / No Bid activities), booking orders, overseeing negotiations, and overseeing operation activities to ensure customer satisfaction for the site's single largest customer.

Location: East Farmingdale, NY Salary/hourly rate: $144,100 to $175,000 Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Lead Cross-Functional Teams to ensure all project commitments are satisfied.
• Direct ownership of 20% of the business unit's annual P&L
• Reporting of financial metrics to senior management: Operational Income, Sales, Cashflow, Working Capital, %ROS, etc.
• Create, track, assign and distribute various documentation/reports for managing and monitoring the applicable programs, including Sales Plan, Delivery Reports, Project Schedules, etc.
• Establish, track, and monitor all project budgets and based upon actual project performance; contingency and/or recovery plans are developed, implemented, and monitored as required.
• Support Sales in request for quotes (RFQ) and/or invitations to bid (ITB), reviews, terms, and conditions (T&C) and project/budget histories.
• Customer interface including scheduling Customer Audits, Surveillance Inspections and providing Project Progress Reports as required.
• Meeting annual sales booking targets.
• Approve and assign Warranty Projects as necessary.
• Interact with Sourcing and suppliers to plan for and secure the materials needed for the program and future production.
• Periodic travel to customer and supplier sites to support program execution and business development activities.
• Take a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems.
• Report potential problems to upper management.
• Apprise senior management of all concerns noted in the course of performing daily activities.

What You Bring

• US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
• Five (5) years’ experience in Program Management and familiarity with Technical/Engineering specifications and procedures.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and manage detailed program budgets
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems and Risk Management
• Strong financial acumen and experience reporting financials to senior management
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures for a high complexity product line
• Prior engineering/operations experience with current experience in program management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Strong customer relationship experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information to diverse internal and external audiences
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus
• P/C computer skills, with excellence in MS Office including MS Project.
• Prior mainframe applications and ORACLE ERP knowledge a plus.
• An MBA is a plus
• Prior experience with overseeing Navy programs is a plus

Who We Are

Founded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Nuclear Navy, Target Rock is today the premier supplier of highly engineered, valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navy's first nuclear powered submarine. To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Target Rock (cw-ems.com) *Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location. #LI-NK1 No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

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Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

• Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
• Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
• Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
• Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
• Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one! Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of! Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.