Program Manager

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure Flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Camden, AR., at Armtec’s world-class facility for decoy countermeasure Flares. 

Company Profile

Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG

Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

Job Overview

Title: Program Manager (PM)

Job Family: Manufacturing Management

Reports to: Business Unit Manager

Works with: Directors, Contracting Officers, mid-level managers and supervisors, employees

Location: East Camden, Arkansas

Type:  Full-Time

Job Summary

The Armtec Defense Technologies PM has dual roles.  He or she is the company’s primary face to both the customer and company leadership for each program assigned.  The PM is responsible for managing the strategic program lifecycle from concept/definition through qualification, production and program closure. 

PM Responsibilities:

• Work with Armtec and customer staff to identify and define specific products suited to Armtec operations and capabilities.
• Coordinate Armtec functional groups’ activities of to deliver a qualified product in a timely manner and within a carefully controlled budget/schedule;
• Prepare and manage capital expense requisitions to secure the necessary funding for facility and equipment maintenance and modernization;
• Ensure efficient and well-coordinated program activities and execution in order to provide a high-quality product, on time, and to cost;
• Develop detailed work breakdown structures associated with the activities needed for achieving the stated primary goal;
• Identify program risks and develop risk-mitigation strategies
• Develop a product launch, marketing and distribution campaign for new contracts
• Liaison with customers and partners to create an efficient program plan and statement of work meeting Armtec financial requirements.
• Utilize internal and external resources effectively to affect program execution.
• Provide mentoring to potential new program management staff and personnel.
• Provide routine, accurate reports to senior management as required regarding program status, costs, schedule, risks etc. – via written and/or verbal reports as necessary.
• Apply current and appropriate Project Management tools to ensure on-time development and delivery, report real-time technical and financial status, and coordinate program remedial actions as needed.
• Understand the business model in which each program operates and update the ROI potential as the program progresses.
• Develop and maintain excellent Customer relations, accurately assess competitive forces, and formulate timely and effective strategic approaches in conjunction with other Armtec SME’s.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to effectively interface with internal and external customers.
• Employ strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards.
• Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and routinely employ effective interpersonal skills.
• Extensive working knowledge and experience in managing defense–related programs.
• A science, engineering or business degree is essential.
• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien Status is required.

Work Hours

4/10 workweek

To Apply

Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com  

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet

Salary : $44,800 - $56,700