Senior Program Manager

The Senior Program Manager will manage assigned programs/projects from contract acceptance through production using established business unit practices and procedures while meeting customer requirements, within budget and in a timely manner. Key elements include an organized, data-driven, hands-on approach, leadership, and overall business acumen. Experience in a manufacturing environment and a bachelor's degree is required. Prior experience in aerospace and defense is a plus. PMP and/or IMS Certifications are also required.

This position reports directly to the Director, Operations & Program Management

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering, Sales, and Production teams to deliver results

• Responsible for program schedules, task prioritization, risk assessment, and customer communication for a variety of programs

• Proactively identify trends/risks/opportunities and execute risk mitigation actions to ensure the project achieves its commitments

• Act as primary liaison between AMETEK and the customer to ensure timely, professional response on project-related deliverables

• Ensure adequate support to the program teams by coordinating regular program reviews, preparing & publishing program metrics and reports

• Effectively communicate, schedule, and ensure execution of program deliverables across internal functional groups

• Management of cross-functional team to meet contractual customer requirements

• Identify and manage any potential scope creep. Negotiates with the customer to address any changes to product requirements

• Provides technical advice and knowledge as needed on projects

Requirements for Consideration

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

• PMP or PMI accreditation

• 7+ years' experience in program management in a manufacturing environment

• Working Knowledge of Project Management and Project Teams Dynamics

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

• Highly organized individual with the ability to assess program risks (both schedule and technical) and implementation of appropriate action plans

• Experience managing program costs

• Highly motivated individual with outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Prior experience motivating teams to project completion without the benefit of a direct management reporting relationship

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders

• Continuous improvement mindset highly desired

• Engineering background with prior product design experience a plus

• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience a plus

• Familiarity with global aerospace and defense markets and sensor technologies a plus

Compensation

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

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Nearest Major Market: Boston