Program Manager

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:

Program Managers are the leaders of program success at Barber-Nichols (BN) across the product lifecycle, serving as the primary BN contact for customers and ensuring that the customer’s voice is clear within the organization. Program Managers leverage their excellent skills, flexible tools, and broad influence to drive program budget, scope, and schedule success. Program Managers also support the Sales and Engineering teams to shape programs and individual contracts

for success.

Key Results Areas:

• Lead cross-functional program teams.
• Support Sales with accurate program estimates to maximize program success.
• Use and improve project and program management tools.
• 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.
• Identify and support interdepartmental corrective and preventative actions to drive improved performance.
• 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.

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 (PMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent.

Experience:

· 6+ 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.

Skills:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain strong relationships.

· Outstanding planning and problem-solving skills.

· Exceptional communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.

· Reliable attention to detail, especially under deadline pressure.

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 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 $90,000 - $130,000. 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.

Barber Nichols anticipates the application window closing approximately 30 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Barber Nichols to shorten or extend the application window.