Program and Strategy Manager

Description

About Barber-Nichols:
Barber-Nichols (BN) is a leading provider of custom turbomachinery for the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics and Energy industries. This is a unique place. Our company is made up of people that are at the top of their game. And we are working with customers who are at the top of their game. Together, we help our customers revolutionize their markets and build amazing relationships with them in the process. If you're seeking to work with an amazing team in a “get-it-done” atmosphere that supports your development, and recognizes your achievements, BN is the place for you. 

Position Summary: 

The Program & Strategy Manager is responsible for leading the largest and most critical programs in the Barber-Nichols (BN) business across the product lifecycle. Leading the programs includes responsibilities for budget, scope, schedule, problem resolution, and customer satisfaction. Relatedly, the Program & Strategy Manager is the primary customer interface responsible for managing the relationship. This position also supports the Sales team by supporting early proposal shaping to balance bid competitiveness with maximum success. 

The Program & Strategy Manager mentors other team members in the Program Management Office and advises the Director of Program Management on the strategic direction of the business.

Key Results Areas: 

• Lead complex, cross-functional program teams.
• Support Sales in early proposal shaping to maximize program success.
• Use and improve project and program management tools, looking for opportunities to share expertise with other departments.
• Apply the appropriate project structures (agile/waterfall) within programs to achieve success.
• Articulate and manage programmatic risks.
• Track, forecast, and model schedule, scope, and budget for assigned programs.
• Formulate, plan, and execute recovery plans for major program variances to schedule, scope, or budget.
• Lead customer relationships, acting as the voice of the customer inside the organization and working collaboratively with customers to solve challenges.
• Hold firm positions for BN and customers during critical conversations.
• Identify and support interdepartmental corrective and preventative actions to drive improved performance.
• Raise opportunities for strategic initiatives and customer growth with key internal stakeholders.
• Foster a positive, constructive culture using BN’s core values
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Program Management, or others as delegated.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required. 

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as engineering, economics, or business; alternatively, additional relevant experience.
• Preferred: Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent.

Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant experience, such as program management, project management, or leading projects in engineering or manufacturing.
• Preferred: Experience managing programs or projects in a high compliance manufacturing environment, such as medical, aerospace, space, defense, or similar. 
• Preferred: Experience managing customer relationships. 
• Preferred: Experience in a rapid engineering development environment. 
• Preferred: Experience identifying and driving improvements, such as Green or Black Belt projects. 
• Preferred: Knowledge of government contracting requirements and regulations (DFARS,ITAR, etc.). 
• Preferred: Experience with program and project management systems and tools. 

Other:

• Must be willing to work overtime as required. 
• Travel up to 20% of working time.

 

ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Barber-Nichols must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Security clearance is not required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Barber-Nichols is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $175,000. This range represent the anticipated minimum and maximum base + bonus for this position based upon a good faith and reasonable estimate. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the applicant’s qualifications (education, training and/or experience related to this role), and therefore, may fall outside the range shown, depending on the circumstances.

To view our benefits provided please visit Careers | Barber-Nichols.