Program Manager

Program Manager, Armtec Defense Technologies

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission‑critical work to support those US and allied war‑fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy flares in Camden AR; and countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC.

Armtec is headquartered in Coachella. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world‑class, sole‑source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition.

• 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 – Ordnance
• 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: Coachella, California
• Type: Full‑Time

The Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec)
Program Manager is responsible for one or more strategic growth programs from concept definition, through qualification and into production for defense related applications with both US Government and Prime Contractor 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 the 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.

This PM must be a seasoned, intelligent and strategic leader with a demonstrated track record of delivering flawless quality military products to US 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.
• 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 operational footprint and capabilities.
• Prepare and manage 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/CPI), and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Identify program risks, and develop a risk‑mitigation strategy for the program.
• Liaison with customers and partners to create an efficient program plan and statement‑of‑work meeting Armtec financial requirements.
• Ability to understand complex technical data packages and interpret the requirements as they apply to the manufacturing process, technical data packages include: 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, as required, on program status, cost, schedule, risks, etc. – written and/or…