Program Management Manager

Ducommun • Appleton, WI • 2h ago

The Program Management Manager is responsible for leading and developing the Program Management team and ensuring the successful execution of all assigned programs across the Appleton Performance Center. This position provides strategic direction, oversight, and accountability for program performance related to cost, quality, delivery, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction. The Program Management Manager partners with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Business Development to ensure contractual requirements and business objectives are achieved while driving continuous improvement and developing a high-performing Program Management organization. In addition to providing functional leadership of the Program Management organization, this position maintains direct responsibility for selected programs and serves as the primary escalation point for critical customer and business issues.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.

Job Summary

Provides direct leadership, coaching, and performance management to Program Managers and Program Management Assistants.

Maintains direct responsibility for selected programs while balancing functional leadership responsibilities.

Ensures appropriate workload balancing and resource allocation across Program Managers and Program Management Assistants.

Establishes department priorities and allocates resources across programs.

Develops department goals, KPIs, and functional metrics.

Partners with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Business Development to resolve cross-functional issues and remove barriers to program execution.

Analyzes and reviews all contracts to verify Terms and Conditions, Work Statements, Funding, Performance Periods, Deliverables, and other customer General Conditions. Coordinates review of terms and conditions with the DCO Director of Contracts as necessary.

Develops negotiation strategies and provides leadership and support for customer negotiations as required.

Provides oversight and management of business unit bookings, backlog, past due receivables, and sales forecasts.

Manages and maintains business unit booking and sales tracking system that supports the company monthly summary reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Must possess the ability to lead without authority, negotiate and manage by influence.

Strong people and time management skills are required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and across all organizational levels.

Experience in production control, contracts management, project management or contracts management, are key talents.

Detail oriented, positive friendly customer service are key attributes.

Computer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Office Suite - Word, Power Point and Excel skills are required.

Basic understanding of lean and six sigma principles and methodologies.

Experience with MRP systems is beneficial.

Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Required Experience and Education

High School diploma required, Bachelors degree preferred.

7+ years in an aerospace or manufacturing environment required.

Experience managing programs or portfolios with annual revenues exceeding $25 million preferred.

Minimum 5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple programs simultaneously.

Experience developing employees and driving organizational performance preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

2222 East Pensar Drive

Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911

United States

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