We're Hiring- Program Manager Needed

Our firm is currently looking for an accomplished and self-motivated Program Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams designing, implementing, and maintaining our products and systems. The Program Manager will work across a variety of functional groups that are directly responsible for proposals, engineering, product development, manufacturing, and implementation.  The Program Manager is a leadership role at Newton Design, encompassing the following job responsibilities: 

  • Oversees, leads, and manages a portfolio of projects and/or programs, serving as the primary point of contact with customers and internal team members.

  • Builds and maintains relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal team members while maintaining effective and open communication.

  • Develops and executes program plans, including time-phased spend plans, schedules, and budgets, while continually assessing and adjusting plans and execution to achieve desired program outcomes and contractual obligations.

  • Evaluates, directs, and approves changes that substantially impact program scope, schedule, and budget.

  • Creates and presents program related proposals, reports, findings, plans, and projections to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Resolves escalated issues arising from customers, operations, and/or production.

  • Proposes solutions, budgets, and schedules for various projects and new business opportunities.

  • Provides input to company strategic decisions, including policies, standards, tools, and procedures.

 The ideal candidate is a technically-adept leader and excellent communicator capable of working through multi-faceted challenges and employing practical solutions.   

Competitive candidates for this position will possess:

  •  3+ years of experience with aircraft simulation devices and government contracting; previous experience as a program manager is strongly preferred.

  • PMP® Certification.

  • Working knowledge of DoD acquisition process and systems engineering fundamentals.

 Requirements for this position include:

  • BS in a business or technical-related field.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project.

  • Proficiency in common personal computer productivity software, including Microsoft Office suite of tools, is required.

  • Domestic and international travel may be required.

  • Occasional overtime, holiday, weekend, or evening work may be required.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

  • Must fluently read, write, and comprehend English.

  • Physical demands typical of this job include:

    • Must be able to occasionally lift 25lbs, alternate sitting or standing at will for 10 hours, and move about the facility.

    • Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job.

  • Remote work candidates are not being considered at this time.

Kevin Clark