Associate Program Manager

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure programs meet the customer schedule and budgeted profit.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs final job review and resolves ongoing technical contractual job requirements (schedule, technical requirements, and budget).
• Responsible for program budget, schedule, monitoring, and completion of goals and milestones in accordance with approved plans.
• Establishes program organization and structure and priorities (resource management, scheduling, staff).
• Maintains on-going communication with customers to accomplish program goals.
• Reviews and approves waivers, deviations prior to submittal to customer.
• Creates and manages program schedules.
• Communicates program status to rest of organization.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2-year college/university education (engineering or technical degree), or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.