Senior Program Manager
Black Mountain, NC 
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Job Description
Tracking Code
2017594
Job Description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information, visit our website at

Essential Functions

  • Ensures the implementation and profitability of all customer or internally funded major projects or programs.
  • Reviews proposals for new business to determine acceptability of terms and condition.
  • Develops team by mentoring, coaching, and empowering. Advocates continuous learning. Provides ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Analyzes and evaluates contract provisions to identify potential business risks.
Required Skills
  • Well versed in program and project management tools and processes as outlined in the Program Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) or equivalent.
  • Excellent management and influencing skills, demonstrated ability to get things done through influence.
  • Possesses excellent technical management skills, able to manage, guide or make decisions that reduce overall technical risk.
  • Well versed in MS Project and MS Office suite, ability to learn and extract data from ERP system
  • Drive for results, action oriented, and high energy level.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills up to executive levels.
  • Excellent presentation skills and presentation preparation.
  • Possesses solid quantitative / analytical skills, understands how to use data.
  • Displays organizational leadership skills / team player.
  • Demonstrates commitment to Quality and Continuous Improvement.
  • This position requires experience in proposal development, cost and pricing, and support to contract negotiations
  • Requires experience in development and management of project funding/budgets.
  • Requires experience in risk identification, risk mitigation and risk management.
  • Requires experience in processes for product design, development and transition to production
  • Extensive experience with customer interaction and problem resolution on all projects and programs
Required Experience

Required

  • B.S. in Engineering or Business Management.
  • 8-10 years progressive project management experience required.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available.
  • Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance in the future.

Preferred

  • MS or MBA.
  • Experience with complex electronic systems or equivalent, aerospace and defense experience.
  • DOD Program Management/EVM experience preferred
  • Certification as a Program Management Professional (PMP).
  • At least 5-7 years' experience with US government contracting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Location
Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Kearfott takes affirmative action as to all of the above to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to protected veterans, women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. Kearfott’s EEO/AA Policy is supported by all levels of Company management

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8 to 10 years
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