Head of Programme Management

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with over 75 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.

Responsible for the planning, coordination and successful completion of complex, multi-million dollar programs typically involving multiple projects and products. Successful completion includes meeting time schedules and financial objectives by managing critical interfaces involving the customer, contracts, engineering, and manufacturing groups.

Establishes program schedules and priorities in accordance with Company Policy and monitors performance and profitability

Assists in the development of winning proposals as well as managing contracts emanating from same

Conducts program reviews and prepares written reports for Management and / or customer on current status and actions necessary for the successful completion of a program

Assures adherence to all terms and specifications of assigned program contracts and to pertinent company and government policies, procedures, and regulations

Advises Management on overall program matters as they affect CEC’s manpower, facilities, and financial plans to assure that program requirements are met

Monitors the financial status and budgets (cost to complete estimates) and schedules in order to prevent, detect, and correct out-of-program conditions

Primary contributor on planning the scope of the proposed contract, i.e., Represents CEC in technical and overall management matters with customer; assists in expeditious resolution of concerns from the customer; travels to customer facilities as required

It 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 problem

S. in Engineering / Business or related degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, MIS or Business equivalent

5 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 experience

Must have solid experience managing programs / projects associated with government contracts thru multiple phases, Kickoff, Design Reviews, Milestone Deliveries, Contract closeout

Demonstrates ability to deal effectively with all levels of management and with customers, including government representatives

Leadership qualities that naturally encourage others to work on their programs

Must have working knowledge of project management techniques

Ability to obtain DoD issued Secret Clearance

Must be familiar with Microsoft Project scheduling software

Retired military or prior military / DoD Program experience

PMP certification

You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

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