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Program Manager

Actalent
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/5/2025

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email biacosta@actalentservices.com with the following: 

1) Word copy of resume

2) 2-3 professional references

3) 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Description

Subcontract Program Manager

Reporting to the SVP of Programs, the will provide leadership to significant subcontracts for a large system of systems space vehicle and ground station programs. The selected candidate will work closely with the program team to ensure subcontractors are meeting the cost, schedule and technical requirements as defined in their subcontracts.

  • Coordinate multidisciplinary team efforts necessary to ensure subcontractors meet objectives
  • Interface with the suppliers ongoing programs and projects
  • Negotiate subcontracts with suppliers, ensuring appropriate terms and conditions, payment schedule, performance, term liability and delivery
  • Oversee the supervision of personnel, which includes selection, work allocation, training, development, and problem resolution
  • Motivate, coach, and mentor employees to achieve peak productivity and performance
  • Create and implement successful procurement plans which proactively address risk and provide a high degree of confidence supporting contract deliverable requirements
  • Support all milestone program reviews both internally and customer-facing, including leading dry-runs and rehearsals to ensure critical executive feedback, is received
  • Monitor supplier schedule progress, cost performance, and risks monthly and prepare monthly program financial reports for management review
  • Develop accurate presentations and reports to support internal management and customer reviews
  • Develop, track and report visual metrics, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); react to metrics by identifying and solving problems, making improvements, and advancing process control

Skills

Program management, subcontractor management, Engineering, Mechanical, aerospace, project management, jira, defense industry, budget management, project planning, program mgr, cost control, microsoft project, contract administration, design review, procurement, contract management, subcontract administration, dfar, far, microsoft dynamics

Top Skills Details

Program management, subcontractor management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • MUST HAVE 5 years of Subcontract Program Management experience within manufacturing - Space, Aerospace, and Defense/ military programs, automotive experience also ok
  • MUST HAVE Bachelors degree (need not be technical)
  • MUST HAVE proficiency with MS Project, Jira - project management and presentation tools

Preferred experience:

  • Understands aerospace, spacecraft and payload development programs and has relationships with primes and subcontractors
  • Understands contracts, business law, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and apply the concepts and principles, including knowledge of cost accounting principles and finance
  • Proven success in managing projects through production material control/scheduling, engineering principles

Experience Level

Entry Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $175000.00

100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending account for medical, dependent care, and commuter benefits
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
100% company-paid group-term life insurance and AD&D
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Mental health employee assistance program
401K services and match
Referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Competitive compensation
Unlimited time off
Unlimited snacks and beverages
Terran Orbital special occasions and gatherings
Onsite gym (Irvine, CA)
Blue 365 (gym discounts & more)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $140,000 - $175,000

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