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Crane Company

Program Manager (Level II or III - DOE)

Crane Company, Burbank, California, United States, 91520

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Overview

Program Manager (Level II or III - DOE) role at Crane Company in Burbank, CA. Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager at our Burbank location. Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in environments ranging from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical devices and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This is a role within a business with a long track record of engineering excellence in a community-oriented area of Burbank. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics. Job Summary

Program Managers provide leadership and management of cross functional business, technical, and operations teams while assuming accountability for overall success of assigned product development programs. Program management responsibilities extend from customer proposal, to program inception, through the successful transition to production processing after completion of qualification testing / certification compliance and production readiness reviews. Program success is measured by customer satisfaction of the development process and technical solution, accomplishment of schedule milestones, and adherence to recurring and non-recurring cost targets. Responsibilities

Proposal Review

Review and evaluate technical and business aspects of customer requests for proposals and / or change requests Support and lead elements of customer bid packages and internal project appropriation requests including coordination and review of statement of work, technical proposal requirements compliance, engineering cost estimates, and program schedules

Program Planning

Create, monitor, and update program plans in sufficient detail which define the required processes / activities of various functional groups to achieve customer defined milestones / deliverables within Crane process guidelines

IPT Leadership

Lead, manage, and motivate Integrated Product Teams (IPT) through effective utilization of personnel assigned to the project from all functional groups within the company Coordinate sufficient in-house product reviews with various functional groups to ensure product designs are manufacturable and meet cost targets while satisfying customer specifications Develop and ensure adherence to standard processes and procedures throughout all phases of the program Coordinate with supply chain and operations team members to facilitate the new product introduction process and ensure program hardware delivery requirements meet customer and program needs

Customer Coordination

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers through frequent oral and written communication Coordinate customer required technical and program progress reviews

Scope Management

Proactively manage project scope to ensure only what was agreed to is delivered Ensure changes in scope are thoroughly documented and approved through a standardized change management process

Cost Management

Monitor and control program costs associated with non-recurring engineering activities during the Design and Development phases of the program Maintain project team focus on the initial business model and design to cost targets related to recurring product cost

Schedule Management

Develop and maintain a detailed resource loaded program schedule Ensure all stakeholders understand the program schedule Prioritize resources and tasks to drive key milestone adherence

Issue / Risk Management

Identify, track, manage, and assist in resolving program issues Identify, manage, and assist in mitigation of program risks (technical, schedule, and cost) through a standardized risk management process

Transition To Production

Facilitate a complete and orderly transition of the product from the program’s engineering design and development phase to full scale production through a standardized production readiness review process

Metrics & Progress Reviews

Proactively disseminate project information to stakeholders (core team, leadership team, and customers) by defining, collecting data for, and presenting program metrics in a standardized program review / audit process. Metrics should be centered around program schedule, costs, and completion of program deliverables.

Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 5 to 10 years’ experience in Program Management or related project management type position. Knowledge: Expert in Program Management philosophies and processes. Possess sufficient technical aptitude to understand design and production processes relate to Crane A&E products. Skills/Abilities: Basic Leadership Skills, Results Focus, Customer Service Orientation, Action Orientation, Planning & Organizing, Teamwork & Cooperation, Business Acumen, Decision-Making Skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other PC based office tools. Education/Certification: BS degree in Engineering or technical discipline. Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by ITAR. Preferred Qualifications

Some experience in a technical field preferred, preferably aerospace MBA or comparable advanced management degree Formal training in Program and / or Systems Management (PMI or equivalent) Working Conditions

Standard office environment Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail. Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE. May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes. Travel up to 10% Standing: 20% (approximate) Sitting: 80% (approximate) Lifting up to 20 pounds Pushing up to 20 pounds Mental/Visual: use of computer Workspace: Office or Cube Salary & Benefits

Salary Range for Program Manager Level II and III: The level will be determined based on experience and qualifications Program Manager II - $130,600 to $161,900 Program Manager III - $149,600 to $186,200 Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment #CAE Equal Opportunity Employer statement: Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Project Management and Information Technology Industries: Manufacturing Note: This refined description excludes non-relevant boilerplate and extraneous listings present in the original.

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