Head of Programme Management

Job TitleContinental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.ResponsibilitiesEstablishes program schedules and priorities in accordance with Company Policy and monitors performance and profitabilityAssists in the development of winning proposals as well as managing contracts emanating from sameConducts program reviews and prepares written reports for Management and / or customer on current status and actions necessary for the successful completion of a programAssures adherence to all terms and specifications of assigned program contracts and to pertinent company and government policies, procedures, and regulationsAdvises Management on overall program matters as they affect CEC's manpower, facilities, and financial plans to assure that program requirements are metMonitors the financial status and budgets (cost to complete estimates) and schedules in order to prevent, detect, and correct out-of-program conditionsPrimary contributor on planning the scope of the proposed contract, i.e., time frames and resourcesAssists in negotiating quotes and proposals for assigned programs and the timely preparation of follow-on actionsRepresents CEC in technical and overall management matters with customer; assists in expeditious resolution of concerns from the customer; travels to customer facilities as requiredCoordinates activities of and maintains liaison with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and support group managers regarding their responsibilities and involvement on programUphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and TeamworkDemonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and ConductIt is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problemDuties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the businessQualificationsB.S. in Engineering / Business or related degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, MIS or Business equivalent5 years of technical experience in support of C4ISR systems (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), to include: Design, Development, Production, Installation, Test & Evaluation and Project management (experience may be concurrent)5 years of experience in Program Management to include: Technology Assessments, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Programmatic Support, Leading Project Personnel, Scheduling Work, Prioritizing Tasking and cost Estimating, management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experienceMust have solid experience managing programs / projects associated with government contracts thru multiple phases, Kickoff, Design Reviews, Milestone Deliveries, Contract closeoutDemonstrates ability to deal effectively with all levels of management and with customers, including government representativesProven ability to organize, coordinate, and successfully complete a manufacturing, development, or engineering programLeadership qualities that naturally encourage others to work on their programsMust have working knowledge of project management techniquesDemonstrates ability to effectively direct team membersMust be familiar with Microsoft Project scheduling softwareSelected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.