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Program Manager

ETS-Lindgren GmbH, Wallingford, CT, United States


ESCO Maritime Solutions is a world leader in Signature Management and Power Conversion solutions for the US and UK naval defense market. Our solutions enable critical mission system capabilities and increase naval stealth on submarine and surface ship platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Be the primary customer contact

Successfully manage similar or related programs for a business stream achieving customer requirements along with meeting the business goals of schedule, budget, deliveries, risk management and winning new/follow on business

Define project milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics in alignment with Customer needs and expectations

Oversee the execution of multiple projects, ensuring they stay within scope, timeline, and budget

Monitor program performance against plan, cost and delivery, and identify appropriate corrective actions by conducting periodic cost, schedule, performance and risk reviews

Prioritize, identify and obtain the required resources, including facilities, tools and personnel to achieve successful project execution

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact project timelines or outcomes

Proactively resolve project issues by working with internal teams and external partners

Supply accurate cost and schedule information in the preparation of bids and reports

Provide effective leadership, manage all customer interfaces, and communicate effectively to Senior Management, team members and peers to establish a common understanding of Program Scope and plan for successful program execution

Motivate the team by communicating a shared vision, providing direction, setting goals and mentoring, creating a team environment that encourages people to work towards common objectives

Carry out other duties that may reasonably be required by the Program Director in support of department activities

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree preferred and 2+ years of experience in program management. Strong project management skills with a successful track record in setting up and executing full project lifecycle, including concept, launch, product development, transition to production, product delivery and in service support

Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

Excellent communication, influencing and persuading skills at all levels in the business

Strong proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint-this role will require presenting data to clients and management

Attention to detail and problem solving-skills

Ability to travel up to 20%

This position requires either a US Person or a non-US Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization

Desired Skills

Excellent leadership, delegation and teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset

High commercial and business awareness, customer focus and sales orientation

Resilient – able to operate effectively under stretching project constraints, pressure and always displays sound judgement

Experience of managing multi-disciplined projects with a focus on systems engineering and integration and/or manufacturing

A background in Maritime / Defense industry

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for an extending period

Ability to work with your hands in a repetitive cycleAbility to stand and walk

Benefits
Eligibility for benefits begins on the first day of employment to include 401k, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Stock Purchase Program, Life insurance and Disability!

Equal Opportunity Employer
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