Program Manager

Job Details: Job Location: PAC Seating Systems Inc - Palm City, FL, Salary Range: Undisclosed, PAC Seating Systems is a custom manufacturer of engineered and structural seating solutions for the business jet and VIP aerospace market. Founded in 2002 in Palm City, Florida, the company specializes in certified seating designed for private and business aviation

Primary Schedule: 4/10's 

Position Overview:

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated program / projects to ensure that goals or objectives of program / projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties:

Essential Functions:

Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
Lead assigned programs from contract award through execution, delivery, and closeout

Establishes work plan for each phase of program / project
Confers with staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, and responsibilities
Monitors activities of program / project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
Is responsible for maintaining the Master Program schedule and presenting to customers when applicable
Ensure adherence to program baselines and manage change through formal change control processes
Reviews and distributes project reports for management, client or other stakeholders
Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
Manages project activities with government regulatory or other agencies
Represents organization as a prime contact on assigned projects
Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
Travel may be required (up to 25%) to support customer engagements and program reviews
May require work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to meet program objectives and deadlines.

Qualifications: Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Proven expertise in project planning methodology and leading a matrixed team through a project life cycle
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent teamwork skills
Capable of a high degree of initiative and proceeding in the absence of specific direction
Excellent written and verbal communication
Able to work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must be proficient with MS Project
Proven ability to improve Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPARS) scores

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

BA/BS in Engineering preferred
5+ years of related experience to include project management
Proven experience managing cost, schedule, and risk

Key Competencies

Program leadership & accountability
Risk-based decision making
Customer focus
Strategic thinking and execution
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-accountability environments

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.
All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

Our Competitive Benefits Include:

PTO – Paid Time off
Annual performance bonus program
Wellness program
Paid company holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
401K with employer contribution
Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
Employee life assistance program
Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.