This position will be a Program Business Manager for one of our large Aerospace clients in Mojave, CA. This role requires being on-site 5 days a week in Mojave, CA.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Work closely with Contracts department, during contract award, to fully understand the contracted scope of work to be performed. • Develop an earned value reporting process in order to meet program requirements • Develop and maintain production schedules for complex aerospace systems • Ensure alignment between manufacturing capacity and program timelines • Support proposals and bids by providing accurate cost estimates • Track actual costs vs. planned costs and identify variances • Forecast labor, material, and equipment needs based on program requirements • Develop strategies to mitigate bottlenecks and ensure on-time delivery • Collaborate with the Project Engineer and shop lead to generate and maintain a schedule, with clearly defined milestones; adjust the budget and schedule to reflect any contractual changes • Support the Project Engineer in monitoring and negotiating the engineering and shop staffing with regard to the right skills and number of people assigned to the project • Provide the Project Engineer and Management with a health visibility report at established intervals as required or requested • Verify (check and balance system) that the technical requirements of the contract are being fulfilled, and if not discuss with the Project Engineer and Management as required • Advise and assist the Program Business Analysts as needed • Manage resources for the implementation of project-related activities • Excellent planning skills to include the ability to anticipate and prepare for challenges and obstacles • Improvise and re-baseline as needed Track all expenditures, materials, subcontracts, etc., as requested by Management or required by the contract

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree • 6+ years of relevant experience • Experience overseeing an entire Aircraft build process, and understanding of how to complete the project within cost and schedule • Strong experience presenting data analysis and communicating effectively to customers and management • Earned Value Management and reporting experience Microsoft office suite

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • MS Project skills, including creating, updating, and analyzing complex project schedules - to help BMAs troubleshoot • Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance. • Knowledge of scheduling best practices in aerospace or defense programs. • Exceptional organizational skills • Strong analytical problem solving skills and ability to implement sound critical thinking skills • Experience working in a SAP environment ERP experience - Cost Point

Compensation: $86,320 to $160,560