Program Manager

Company Profile

Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the Trans Digm Group (NYSE: TDG).

Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

Title: Program Manager

Job Family: Manufacturing Management

Reports to: Business Unit Manager - Flares

Works with: Mid-level operations managers, engineers, supervisors, planners and employees; as well as significant direct interface with customers from the U.S. Dept. of Defense and major prime contractors.

Location: Camden, Arkansas

Type: Full-Time

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) Program Manager (PM) is responsible for one or more strategic growth programs from concept definition, through qualification and into production for defense related applications with both the U.S. Government and Allied International customers. The Program Manager is part of an internal integrated product team (IPT) of manufacturing, engineering, and support staff (QA, purchasing, etc.). The Program Manager ensures that program goals align with the company’s objectives, then plans internal and external operations across the Armtec enterprise to achieve expected financial and operational results.

The PM must be a strategic leader that behaves like an owner. The PM should understand profitability and how to control costs while delivering flawless quality military products to U.S. and allied customers, on time and within budget, every time.

• Coordinate the activities of Armtec functional groups to deliver a qualified product in a timely manner and within a carefully controlled budget, schedule, and safety.
• Work with Armtec Marketing, Business Development, Research & Development, and customer staff to identify and define specific opportunities for profitable new program growth suited to Armtec’s operational footprint and capabilities.
• Collaborate with the IPT on productivity projects and capital expense projects to maximize program value to the customer and to the company.
• Ensure all activities planned for the efficient execution of the program are performed to give a high-quality product, on time, and to established cost.
• Develop detailed work breakdown structures associated with the activities needed for achieving the stated primary goal using PM tools such as Gantt charts, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Cost and Schedule Performance Index (CPI), and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Identify program risks and develop a risk‑mitigation strategy for the program.
• Liaise with customers and partners to create an efficient program plan and statement‑of‑work meeting Armtec financial requirements.
• Understand complex technical data packages and interpret the requirements as they apply to the manufacturing process (product drawings, military and commercial item specifications, and customer statements of work).
• Utilize internal and external resources effectively for program execution.
• Provide mentoring of potential new program management staff and personnel.
• Provide direction to the Production Team on priorities and schedule; evaluate manpower needed to effectively perform production while meeting quality and on‑time delivery requirements.
• Evaluate pricing for accuracy and inclusion of all relevant costs; coordinate tooling estimates from Engineering.
• Provide routine, accurate reports to senior management and program team members on program status, cost, schedule, risks, etc.—written and/or verbal reports as necessary.
• Apply current and appropriate tools of Project/Program Management to ensure on‑time development and delivery, real‑time technical and financial status, and launch remedial actions as needed.
• Maintain excellent customer relations, accurately assess competitive forces, and formulate timely and effective strategic approaches.

• Scheduling and completing large (7‑figure) production programs on time and under budget, and ensuring compliance to all technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the pursuit of profitable new growth by Armtec’s Business Development Team; supporting cost reduction through cost‑of‑poor‑quality (COPQ) by Armtec’s quality team; and supporting…