Program Manager

Akkodis is seeking an Program Manager for a Direct hire job with a client in Wall Township, NJ (Onsite). Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in Manufacturing & Process Engineering, Project Management & Cross-Functional Leadership, Product development team

Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with objectives set by company management and contractual commitments made to the customer. As such, the Program Manager is the owner of the business plan and has financial authority for the program, in accordance with the associated delegations of responsibility.

The Program Managers :

- establishes the framework and conditions for smooth execution of the program;

- pass on the program objectives to the company's functional departments, within their delegated scope of responsibility;

- are responsible for managing the program team;

- manages all aspects of the program, including performance, cost, quality and lead-time aspects;

- ensure that information shared with the customer is consistent;

- interface with the customer to identify sales opportunities, develop action plans and grow the business.

1. Pilot development programs and sustaining programs

- Program Plan/Input and management (Task definitions, time frames and manpower requirements);

- Develop and drive program objectives regarding Quality, Cost, Schedule, Technical Performance and Customer Satisfaction;

- Analyze and address risks and opportunities of the program;

- Responsible for periodic program reviews (including Lessons Learned meetings) during the overall lifecycle;

- Monitor problem solving, drive root cause analysis and recovery plans definition when needed;

- Coordinate interactions between departments to ensure the delivery of production and aftermarket activities, on-time, at the right level of quantity and quality;

- Conduct and prioritize program changes;

- Continuously evaluates the business case and drives continuous improvement initiatives;

- Responsible for the contractual requirements and commercial performances.

Technical Skills Required:

BS, (Technical Concentration preferred)

• Masters in Engineering Management or Business Administration, a plus.

• 5+ years of product development, project management or program management support experience required.

• Good communicator, integrator and team player.

• Strong Project Management: scheduling, project management tools, risks and opportunities management, problem solving.

• Leadership skills, communication abilities (oral and written), rigor, organizational skills, tenacity, ability to face pressure

• Ability to manage business partners and projects and initiatives across international time zones

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

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• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance