Program Manager

Creare LLC • Full-time • Hanover, NH, US • $78k - $120k / year • 2m ago

Job Responsibilities

Creare is focused on developing and manufacturing new high-technology products for a variety of customers and marketplaces.

Creare is seeking a Program Manager to be responsible for the overall management of a specific project or projects. Those projects may include innovative products for aerospace, medical and government sectors.

Job Responsibilities

Provide operational management of projects which includes developing schedules and budgets and managing expenditures and project execution
Serve as primary customer contact
Identify staffing and other resources required for each project
Oversees, approves, and responsible for the creation of responses to RFQ's, additional changes in contract/program scope, and/or any and all customer or internal changes that affect program goals/metrics (i.e. cost, gross margin, schedule(s))
Provide coordination of reviews and requests as well as contract negotiation
Ensure projects are in compliance with customer and government standards and requirements, as applicable
Oversee day-to-day activities and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiencies
Interface directly with all internal department leads, outside suppliers/vendors and especially the customer regarding all facets of program control, management, and reporting
Generate and provide all required reporting

Professional Requirements

BS degree in engineering required, MS degree preferred. The ideal candidate will also have

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management in a hardware delivery environment
Experience directly dealing with government and aerospace prime customers from a program/project, liaison, engineering, and/or sales perspective
Demonstrated ability to coordinate an interdisciplinary team to meet challenging technical requirements and to deliver hardware within schedule.
Program financial understanding, program and scope estimating, cost of goods sold and program/project gross margin experience a plus
MS Project and/or similar program scheduling/tracking software capability
Knowledge or experience with U.S. Government contracts and Export Control compliance requirements. Strong knowledge of engineering and production requirements

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective speaking and listening skills
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong customer service skills
Ethical conduct with a high regard for confidential and export control information
Proficient with computers, Microsoft Excel, Project and other Microsoft Office applications
Organized with attention to detail

Creare offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to a substantial annual staff bonus, industry-leading 401(k) contributions and plan options, and a range of medical plan offerings. Starting salary range of $78,000 - $120,000 per year, based on level of education completed, and years of relevant experience.

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only.

Creare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans).

Work Location: In person