Program Manager I - Aerospace & Defense (Bilingual)

Program Manager I - Aerospace and Defense (Bilingual)

The Program Manager I is the focal point for managing the
relationship and communications between Ducommun and key critical large defense
programs with top OEM customers. This role is responsible for the execution of
all aspects of the assigned programs to ensure that all activities are carried
out in accordance with technical and contractual requirements, schedules, and
budgets.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Job Summary

Focal Point for customer communications and interface:

• Manages communications and relationships between and key critical large defense programs with top OEM customers
• Focal / Leader for the Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Represents the company in contacts with the customer and outside parties for all issues concerning the assigned program.
• Provide timely notification to management and customer of program cost, quality or schedule impact.

Internal Communication and interface:

• Communicate within IPT to assure proper coordination of customer requirements (schedule, recovery plans, reports, etc.). Ensure that the company's capabilities and business interests support customer requests.
• Manage program team to ensure efficient and effective goal attainment in support of the Program Management functional metrics, corporate policy, regulatory guidelines and budget parameters.
  
• Coordinate technical and operational requirements with stakeholders to ensure the voice of the customer has been achieved.
• Coordinate the financial controls to integrate time phased budgets and program schedules that support contractual commitments and company goals.

Contract Management:

• Analyze and review all
  contracts to verify Terms and Conditions, Work Statements, Funding,
  Performance Periods, Deliverables, and other customer General Conditions. Coordinate review of terms and conditions with DCO Director of Contracts as necessary.
• Prepare negotiation plan and lead the negotiation team for all customer negotiations.
• Manage and track program compliance to purchase order requirements.

Operational Management:

• Coordinates with Operations Management to review requirements for programs staffing

Fiscal Management:

• Review program
  performance to provide ongoing visibility for project cost, margin and
  schedule (actual vs. projected).
  
• Support the
  Finance Department for invoice submittal and in resolving late payment
  receipts and customer claims/assertions.

Development and growth of the Program:

• Responsible
  for oversight and management of business unit bookings, backlog, past
  due, receivables and sales forecasts.
  
• Manage and
  maintain business unit booking and sales tracking system that supports
  the company monthly summary reports.
  
• Coordinate
  with Business Development to identify, strategize and capture new
  business opportunities.
  
• Coordinate with Business Development to identify, strategize and capture new business opportunities.

Proposal Management:

• Lead the
  Proposal Team in the development, preparation and customer submittal of
  proposals for new and follow-on business. Will have assistance by
  Estimating on cost development, schedule, and capital requirements.
  
• As required support customer / DCAA / DCMA audits.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to
  lead without authority, negotiate and manage by influence.
• Strong people and time management skills are required.
• Dynamic, energetic, able to remain organized and multitask
• Detail oriented, excellent customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and across all organizational levels.
• Experience in production control, contracts management, project management or contracts management, are key talents.
• Computer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Office Suite - Word, Power Point and Excel is required.
• Basic understanding of lean and six sigma principles and methodologies.
• Experience with MRP systems is beneficial.
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Physical Requirements:

• 40% travel to Ducommun facility in Guaymas, Mexico, other DCO sites, customer site, and other forums; when not traveling, this role will be located in Costa Mesa, CA
• Manufacturing environment and office environment
• Must be able to ware Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Required Experience and Education:

• BA/BS degree required or equivalent years of experience.
  
• 3-5 years in project or program management; experience in aerospace, defense, and/or manufacturing preferred
• Certification in PMP and or CAPM preferred, Contracts Administration, Project Management a plus.

Base Compensation: USD 85,000.00 - 110,000.00 Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

600 Anton Blvd, Suite 1100
Costa Mesa, California, 92626
United States