Program Manager III

About Us: Frontgrade is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry.
From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
Are you looking to be part of the Space Evolution? Where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team! Responsibilities: YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Always ensure the company has a positive, ethical image with all customers, even under adverse conditions.
Ensure compliance with all contractual terms and conditions, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), company policies, and other applicable laws or regulations.
Manage assigned projects and programs to strict cost, schedule, and scope requirements as determined by the contract, to achieve desired profit targets.
Act as the single point-of-contact (POC) for all project-related communications and decisions.
Prepare Project Management Plans based on staff input and past performance benchmarks to create schedules, materials budgets, labor budgets, and expected resource requirements to complete on-time and on-budget.
Monitor assigned projects regularly against plan to compare actual performance vs.
plan and make necessary changes and adjustments to achieve project goals.
Analyze program risks.
Maintain continuous, proactive communication with customers to keep them informed, on a weekly basis at a minimum, or as required by the contract or situation.
Manage new design or re-order efforts within the engineering group to ensure compliance with technical specifications without scope creep, schedule, or budget overruns.
Be flexible and agile when dealing with technical challenges and be prepared to modify designs and design plans, if necessary, to achieve customer requirements within cost, schedule, and scope.
Manage customer expectations regarding technical scope – be prepared to request additional funding via Sales if the customer increases scope.
Prepares weekly and monthly reports, detailing progress, and costs for senior management.
Works in conjunction with the sales group in preparing responses to requests for proposals (RFP’s), requests for information (RFI’s), or other project-related sales and business development efforts.
Participate to assist in formulating, organizing and monitoring inter-connected projects.
Participate in improving and managing projects, project frameworks, and development of improved reporting tools that deliver value in the policies and process.
Participate to assist in the development, coaching, training, and oversight of the other PMs.
Strives for continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.
Firm working knowledge of Microsoft Project and AS9100 Quality Standards.
Ensures company compliance in accordance with AS9100.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Qualifications: HOW TO SUCCEED Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree (BSEE or BSME) from a four-year college or university; degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Business Administration preferred; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project), Internet software, AutoCad, PSpice, and other packages, as required.
This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.
S.
export laws.
As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.
S.
Government export license(s), as required by law.
Preferred Qualifications: PMP certificate.
Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 annually.
Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.
Employment Transparency: BENEFITS We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one.
You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Other benefits include: Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching Career Opportunity and Growth Tuition reimbursement Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays per year ( 8 standard and 3 floating) ABOUT Frontgrade Frontgrade is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry.
From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER At Frontgrade we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.
We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation.
Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email Careers@Frontgrade.
com.