Program Manager II

Title: Program Manager II (onsite work)
Location: Inglewood, CA 90302
Duration: Permanent / FTE

Salary: $125K - $160K

**This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be "U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.**

Defense contractor involved with product development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles in the Los Angeles International Airport area is searching for an experienced Program Manager II. With a 60+ year foundation, our client supports all branches of the Department of Defense and allies around the globe on an array of programs and platforms. We support many military prime contractors including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

SCOPE
Responsible for managing product development with emphasis on accelerating the development cycle and transition into production. Successfully deliver results to customers to achieve program delivery meeting performance requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES
" Plan project schedules, including required resources, and implement by deadline
" Communicate with internal/external customers and work with functional areas such as Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure customer needs are addressed and targets are met
" Facilitate the process of ensuring that all customer requests/questions are addressed in a timely manner
" Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors ensure delivery of material to meet compressed development cycle (negotiate and issue Purchase Orders on critical items)
" Create/Manage presentations (PDR, CDR, TRR), manage Customer Program deliverables, SDRLs, hardware, reports, etc.
" Manage the transition between Development to Production (Product release, drawings/route sheet release, supplier base, etc.)

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS
" Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred) or applicable equivalent experience
" 7-12+ years' experience in defense, engineering/product development
" Proven history of Product Development from Proposal phase to Qualified Product
" Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications
" Able to perform a variety of complex tasks with a degree of creativity and adaptability
" Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
" Experience with MRP/ERP software, preferably SAP
" Excellent written and verbal communication skills
" Team player, motivated to achieve program goals
" Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment (50% time at desk)
" Familiar with the manufacturing environment, including project management, customer interaction, with a focus on continuous improvement

The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.