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Senior Program Manager

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Be part of a growing team. Join Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) as we build products that protect our Country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space. CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois. We are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

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Exciting growth

– Our work supports major space and defense programs.

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Impactful work

– help manufacture components critical to security

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Face-paced

environment

· Join a

high-performing team

in a

thriving industry

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of our

mission-critical team!

CED strives to pay a competitive wage in the industry and regional market. Our strong benefits offerings include eligibility to participate in 1 of 3 different BCBS of IL medical plans, Dental (SunLife) Vision (EyeMed), Life and Insurance, 401(k) with a generous 6% match on a 6% contribution, 11 Paid Holidays, 5 paid Sick Days (based on a full year of employment) and paid vacation.

JOB SUMMARY:

In leadership of the recently awarded 5-year Testers program by the U.S. Air Force, the

Senior Program Manager

will attain company objectives by managing development and production programs, within the constraints of scope, quality, schedule, cost and delivery of mission and safety critical products that meet contract requirements. The Sr. Program Manager assumes operational oversight for assigned programs including marshalling the required resources across functions to ensure that unit production, repair and associated objectives are met. This position requires a leader with demonstrated program management expertise and proven experience leading programs in a matrixed and functional organization.

Requirements:

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Effectively lead a multi-functional program team of contracts, engineering, finance, quality, purchasing, manufacturing, and business development personnel to achieve project success

Execute program activities in accordance with established company program management procedures

Execute Earned Value Management system in accordance with ANSI/EIA-748 for Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule

Management of cost, schedule and technical baseline within program constraints

Program Risk Management processes including mitigation plans and reports

Lead overall proposal development activities and fulfill lead role in capture process for new or modified contracts

Pursue related business growth opportunities

Approve, track and report all appropriate program expenditures

Assist management and team members in understanding, accepting and communicating budgeting, scheduling and measurement concepts, theory and alternative approaches

Organize program work utilizing the program plan and monitoring approach

Analyze validity of schedules, budgets, risks and actions submitted by program teams and outside parties contributing to the program

Produce comprehensive schedules, budgets, risk databases and action item lists in various formats and detail to suit different programs or audiences that document, sequence and integrate: action items, program tasks, production operations, supplier material, customer or government furnished material, data, or other project/program activity

Lead management, program team and customer meetings and document meeting minutes

Monitor actual progress, compare to baseline and report progress against schedule and budget as well as analyze and report trends and budget or schedule risk

Review contracts and solicitations to identify budget and schedule requirements and constraints and forecast the impact of proposed change

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Follow all company policies and procedures

Other duties / responsibilities assigned by the Senior Leadership Team

Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s in Engineering related discipline; MS or MBA

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

EXPERIENCE

10+ years Programs of Record Program Management in Aviation/Aerospace/Defense industry experience

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards related to Program Management within a manufacturing environment, preferably within

Experience in electromechanical devices, applicable to aviation, aerospace and defense

Application of concepts and principles

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations

Understanding of engineering principles combining hardware, software, and mechanical assembly

Familiar with principles of systems engineering

Understanding of Department of Defense FAR’s and DFAR’s

Risk identification and management

Interpretation of customer needs

Presentation creation and delivery

Developing and maintaining business relationships

Data analysis

Excellent problem solving skills, sound judgment, initiative and creativity

Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, team leadership, and organizational skills

High energy and aggressive approach to issues

Work ethics of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity

Competent with computer software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project)

Managing competing priorities

Team building, and delegating/coaching

Proposal , management and negotiation

Material and labor quoting

Staff and skill mix allocation

Project management planning, tracking, and adjustment

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Willingness and ability to travel

Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices.

LEADERSHIP and ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE:

Organizational constructs within a matrixed business environment

Earned value management principles, manufacturing requirements planning, government contracting, business/proposal strategies

Project management best practices, policies and procedures, negotiation

Problem solving

Personnel development

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Routine use of a computer and extended periods of sitting at a desk.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications require of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and / or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to , , , , , , , veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEOC Know Your Rights

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here: CED EEO Policy Statement

CED is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to Humanresources@ced.us.com or call (630)969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.