Job Description

A well-known manufacturing company is looking to hire a Military Program Manager for their suburban Buffalo facility. This position serves as the primary point of contact for assigned customers for all non-commercial issues and is responsible for managing the full program`s life cycle.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1) Before contract award:

• Provide inputs to the organization to ensure the best sales strategy
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, and operations organizations to ensure business case inputs are realistic and accurate
• Maintain appropriate contact with the relevant customer program and technical organizations
• Support the customer in the definition and selection of the optimal component or system

2) After contract award and until aircraft/product certification:

• Lead assigned program activity within the organization
• Create and maintain program scope document
• Program level planning and resource management needed to meet customer milestones
• Manage and control recurring and nonrecurring program costs and overall business case
• Manage and mitigate program level risks

3) After certification:

• Manage sustaining programs
• Ensure a smooth entry into service for the customer and the organization
• Maintain close contact to the customer to resolve/avoid upcoming issues
• Serve as point of contact between the customer and the organization for any noncommercial questions
• Manage government properties

Job Requirements

• Bachelor`s degree in engineering field; MBA preferred
• PMI certification preferred
• 7-10+ years of project or program management experience in a technology field
• Experience successfully leading large and international aerospace programs
• Experience in military and government aerospace activities and business development preferred
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter who sets priorities and drives deliverables to execution with high autonomy Strong business analysis skills
• Ability to provide program leadership, coordination, guidance and issue resolution

Key Resource Group, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws. Key Resource Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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