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Williams International Program Manager in Pontiac, Michigan
Who We Are
Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.
The Opportunity
Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to join our team. The Program Manager will direct and coordinates functional departments of the company to meet the requirements of specific assigned programs. Independently performs contract administration duties and assists the Portfolio Program Manager in the Program Management of medium to major programs. Medium to major programs are defined as programs in production and development which are expected to lead to an Engineering/Manufacturing Development program, or extended technology programs. Factors which are considered in determining whether a program is small or medium to major include the program length, the customer (U.S. Government, domestic, or foreign), statement of work, contract terms and conditions, data items, interface requirements, Program Management involvement, and dollar value of work scope. Responsible for independently developing proposals and negotiating contracts for assigned programs.
Additionally, the Program Manger will:
Independently prepares contract proposals that comply with company policies and procedures and reviews with Portfolio Program Manager and Senior Management and other functions as appropriate
Independently negotiates assigned medium-sized to major contracts, including terms and conditions. Provides recommendations to Portfolio Program Manager and Senior Management on negotiation objectives and proposed strategies
Prepares recommended budged distributions and negotiates functional budgets
May supervise the activities of less experienced Program Specialists in the day-to-day proposing, negotiating, authorizing, budgeting, and administering of company contracts. Acts as a project leader for a variety of complex assignments. Responsible for planning, scheduling, and assigning tasks to group members as project group leader or on an ad hoc basis
Prepares master program schedule and contract commitments for Management approval
Identifies and reports all major cost, schedule, and technical problems and variances to predetermined program objectives
Supports the Portfolio Program Manager in the execution of the program management responsibilities of providing overall direction, coordination, planning, and reporting of assigned tasks
Prepares amendment to corporate directives and supports negotiations of changes if program goals cannot be met
Reports cost status of Programs with recommendations for corrective action. Prepares cost status reports for submittal to customers
Ensures contract documents are maintained, including: annotating contracts; tracking, submittal, and filing/storage of data items; tracking contract funding and payments; and filing/storage of contract correspondence and cost and pricing data
Identifies thresholds that trigger variance reports
Identifies major subcontracts
Serves as focal point for internal and external communications for assigned program
Coordinates preparation of required customer reports for submittal
Supports the preparation and presentation of Program and Cost Performance Reviews, and status reviews with customers
Prepares program Monthly Reports to Executive Managemen