Title:  Sr. Specialist, Program Management (S&S)

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Program Management 

Job Code: 28685

Job Location: Mason, Ohio

Schedule: (9/80)

Job Description: 

We are seeking an Operational Program Manager with extensive experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing to lead operations, manage cross-functional teams, and execute complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, team leadership, and process improvements within high-tech environments, focusing on wire harnesses, test systems, and engineering facilities. This role emphasizes delivering on-time, on-budget projects, fostering customer relationships, and driving innovation in alignment with organizational goals, ideally suited for someone with hands-on experience in design, detailing, and compliance in aerospace programs.

Essential Functions:

• Lead Execution-
Oversee project deployment from planning to completion, including design, detailing, and integration of wire harnesses, test systems, and assemblies, ensuring adherence to customer specifications and standards.
• Project Governance-
Maintain documentation, track milestones, funding, and schedules, while generating proposals for new projects and ensuring all details are communicated to project teams.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting-
Develop metrics for yield, cost, and schedule adherence, creating status reports and using tools like Excel and PLM systems for data tracking and analysis.
• Stakeholder Alignment- 
Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, managing liaison efforts, resolving issues, and facilitating onsite support.
• Risk and Issue Management- Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and handle non-conformances (NCs) and dispositions, deciding on solutions such as use-as-is, rework, or scrap.
• Continuous Improvement-
Implement process improvements, incorporate lessons learned, and ensure compliance with standards like MIL standards, GD&T, and IPC certifications.
• Change Management-
Lead change initiatives, provide training, and manage teams through transitions in technology and processes, promoting a culture of innovation and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.  in project management, operations, and design within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams of 20 people or more and overseeing multiple projects delivered on time and on budget.
• Expertise in problem-solving, drawing checks, GD&T application per ASME Y14.5, and using PLM systems like TeamCenter for tracking progress.
• Hands-on experience with design tools such as Inventor, and SolidWorks, including wire harness design and schematics.
• Strong record in customer engagement, proposal generation, and ensuring compliance with client requirements and technical standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) for reporting, tracking, and communication.
• Active Secret Clearance with the US government.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Certifications such as IPC 620, IPC 620 Space Addendum, IPC J-STD, IPC J-STD Space Addendum, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5), and Tolerance Stack-ups (ASME Y14.5-2009).
• Experience in aerospace programs including onsite customer support and team building.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Definition (MBD), value stream mapping, and inventory control in engineering facilities.
• Advanced skills in risk assessment, material planning, and fostering strategic partnerships with stakeholders.
• Proven ability in mentoring talent and driving continuous improvement.
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments, with a hands-on approach using multiple tools and programs.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments or handling delicate parts is a plus.