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Curtiss-Wright Corporation Sr Operations Program Manager in Summerville, South Carolina

An exciting and challenging career opportunity to be part of a team as a Sr Operations Program Manager!

Location: Summerville, SC (greater Charleston)

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)

Your Challenge:

As a Sr Program Manager, you will have the primary role in ensuring program technical, cost and schedule contract commitments are satisfied on contracts ranging from $5M to $100M. You will lead an integrated product team in achieving contract commitments, driving performance of all. You will be the single point of program leadership, be responsible for assigning and monitoring technical, cost and schedule objectives, and the primary customer POC. This position requires leadership of engineering, manufacturing, planning, quality, contract and finance resources to complete all program tasks.

  • Manage, coordinate and control Project Work Plan execution to achieve project technical, cost and schedule objectives

  • Efficiently and effectively work towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple constraints

  • Lead the project team and regular project meetings to monitor and drive progress toward project objectives

  • Maintain effective customer communications, ensuring that all customer requirements and expectations are addressed effectively

  • Address and resolve project issues pertaining to project work scope, technical requirements, quality, schedule, resource assignments, cost customer interface and other project related activities

  • Communicate project progress, issues, and/or resolution options to project team members’ customers and SAS management

  • Review and control project cost, including the coordination and certification of Estimate at Complete dates

  • Develop and monitor the Project Risk Management Plan as part of project planning and execution

  • Interact with Sourcing and suppliers to plan for and secure the materials needed for the project and future production

  • Interact with operations and integrate between shop floor and project management

  • Coordinate the efforts of Curtiss-Wright and customer project teams

  • Periodic travel to customer and supplier sites to support project execution and business development activities

Your Expertise :

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent with appropriate course complete to support a project management team.

  • 5-15 years experience in project management or project leadership experience in large aerospace and defense contracts, directly responsible for equipment/hardware production and delivery

  • Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills

  • Strong analytical and finance skills.

  • Ability to break down complex inputs from senior leaders and experts into actionable plans/courses of action

  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems and Risk Management

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures for a high complexity/low mix product line

  • Project Management Professional Certification

  • Prior engineering/operations experience with current experience in project/program management

  • Strong customer relationship experience

  • Prior experience in managing projects/programs in relations to the Defense industry, particularly Naval

  • Must be US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance

Attributes to be successful in this role include the following:

Organized, detail-oriented, action-oriented, resourceful, systematic/methodical, politically savvy, action-oriented, driven, efficient works autonomously, and strategic mindset.

Who We Are:

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Steam & Air Solutions (SAS), a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, designs, manufactures, tests and provides - Navy steam turbines and steam valves, nuclear steam turbines, and aftermarket steam parts, upgrades, and overhauls.

Located in Summerville SC, this brand new state-of-the-art facility is approximately 134,000 square feet dedicated to manufacturing in relations to machining, welding, assembly and quality inspections.

To learn more, please visit us: Curtiss-Wright EMS - SAS (cw-ems.com) (https://www.cw-ems.com/sas/default.aspx)

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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOE@curtisswright.com) _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.

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