Director of Programs

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Programs will provide leadership and direction to the Programs department ensuring programs are effectively and efficiently managed (budget, schedule, resources) from initial customer requirements through end user delivery; identify, research, evaluate, negotiate and consummate new business opportunities in accordance with Nammo’s specialization in various ordnance manufacturing capabilities.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 1.            Develop, implement and manage the production and project scheduling system and technical and operational performance of specific manufacturing programs

 2.            Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules, develop solutions to program problems and directs work of incumbents assigned to the program from various departments

 3.            Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget

 4.            Establish and maintain best documented practices for optimal program management

 5.            Assists in preparation of proposals, plans, specifications and financial conditions (estimates at completion) of contracts

 6.            Oversees Program subordinates in their function as a liaison between the various functional departments to ensure open communication between parties aimed at accomplishing the program work on time and within budget; and to ensure their participation in reviewing all contractual changes

 7.            Act as a company point of contact with customer and participate in Integrated Product Teams, comprised of customer and company representatives

 8.            Provide periodic Program Status Reviews to Senior Management and Customers

 9.            Other duties as assigned

10.            Identify, research, evaluate, negotiate and consummate new opportunities for ongoing program development.

11.            Establish and develop ongoing relationships with current and prospective customers and partners

12.            Proposal management – must be able to understand DoD proposals, and be proficient to preparation and writing various proposal sections

13.         Ensures the responsibilities of the position are carried out in accordance with the Company's policies, empowerment and decision interaction requirements, operating and performance standards, and ethical and professional values.

14.         Maintain good employee relations, and adhere to our Affirmative Action Plan, Labor Laws and EEOC rules and regulations

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

       1.            B.S. Degree in Engineering field preferred

       2.            A minimum of ten years in the field or related area, of which, three to five

years must be within DoD related explosive and/or ammunition related areas.

       3.            Demonstrated ability to manage program managers, develop and train others

1. Must possess human relations skills, ability to work with others

       5.            Good communication skills, both oral and written

       6.            Ability to establish credibility and be decisive

       7.            Strong reasoning abilities

       8.            Proficient on computer

       9.            Attentive to accuracy and detail

   10.            Appreciation of confidentiality of information    

1. Good organizational skills and record keeping skills
2. Good interpersonal skills
3. Ability to follow projects through to completion
4. Excellent analytical skills
5. Self-starter, with a sense of urgency, and proven ability to work effectively independently

   16.            Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

   17.            Industry related experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

       1.            Must be able to submit to and pass a drug test on a random basis

       2.            Must have good vision (may be corrected)

       3.            Must have no known hearing loss (may be corrected)

       4.            Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time

       5.            Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and the ability to travel frequently, including international locations

       6.            Must be able to endure temperature and weather extremes

       7.            Must be able to endure fumes that are within OSHA accepted standards

       8.            Must have stamina to work more than 8 hours when needed

       9.            Must be able to speak

   10.            Must be able to handwrite legibly            

   11.            Must be able to pick up, handle and work with papers

   12.            Must be able to drive a car or golf cart

TRAINING:

1.       Safety Orientation

2.       HAZCOM/Right to Know

3.       Program Management

4.       Annual Drug and Alcohol Awareness

5.       Annual Ethics Refresher

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities required. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.