Program Manager

Overview

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

As a Program Manager, you will support and manage complex technical programs involving various stakeholders. This role will help strengthen program execution across customer communication, documentation, meetings, subcontractor coordination, and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate is a passionate, forward-thinking individual who is eager to make a tangible impact and be part of something truly remarkable. This position requires strong communication skills, the ability to work across Integrated Product Teams and ability to influence collaboration to drive results throughout the program lifecycle: Pursuit (proposals), Design (development), and Production (sustainment).

Responsibilities

• Supports the establishment of a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
• Serve as a communication bridge between CEC, customers, subcontractors, and internal program teams
• Cultivates customer relationships to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Utilize expert communication skills to direct resources effectively, report on technical issues, as well as write and review technical documents
• Assist in the development of winning proposals as well as managing contracts emanating from same
• Conduct program reviews and prepare written reports for management and/or customer on status and actions necessary for the successful completion of a program
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Represent the company in technical and overall management matters with customers; assist in resolution of concerns from the customer; travel to customer facilities as required
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and support group managers regarding their responsibilities and involvement on programs
• Support coordination with stakeholders, including customers, subcontractors, and partners, to ensure clear understanding of requirements, expectations, schedules, and deliverables
• Report any quality problems or defects for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid problem recurrence
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience in Program Management, engineering coordination, manufacturing programs, defense programs, or other complex technical environments
• Ability to support technical teams through changing requirements, shifting priorities, customer-driven actions, and fast-paced program demands
• Experience managing program teams and working with and building relationships with all levels of management and staff within an organization
• Managing contracts and subcontracts with various types and complexities, including military and government contracts
• Prior proposal support experience to include supporting responses to RFPs or RFIs as well as participating in cost estimating
• Demonstrates ability to deal effectively with all levels of management and customers, including government representatives
• Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
• Proven ability to organize, coordinate, and complete a manufacturing, development, or engineering program
• Ability to obtain DoD issued security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Proficiency in data and program management tools such as Jira and Microsoft Project
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Life at

OSIThe pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Pay may range from $107,000 to $135,000 annually.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package.

You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits.

In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIESOSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency.

Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Disability and VeteranKnow Your RightsPoster Linkhttps://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfOSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.