Program Implementation Manager Jobs in Holyoke, MA

The Senior Program Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day management and welfare of a product or family of products in middle to mature stages of the product life cycle, including low-rate initial production, full-rate production, and long-term product viability and profitability. In this role, the Program Manager will allocate, deploy, and monitor the full set of resources required to complete/deliver projects within defined scope, time, and cost parameters. New product development may be an added responsibility of the Program Manager. If so, it is usually limited to product improvement or product line extension. Most often, the Program Manager is responsible for formulating and implementing the business goals and strategies for CIRCOR Naval Solutions/ Portland Valve. The Navy team consists of 3 Account Manager Sales, Navy that will report directly to the Senior Program Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards where applicable for the assigned product lines; interprets and complies with all applicable federal and state regulations, i.e. ITAR Sarbanes Oxley, etc.
- Monitors and directs or performs day-to-day operations of the assigned product lines to ensure that policies and procedures are being followed, that goals and objectives are met, and that outside services and internal projects are being accomplished efficiently and effectively; takes corrective action as necessary to ensure program success.
- Develops and monitors the programs budgets; oversees financial well-being of the product lines associated with the Navy by analyzing cost effectiveness and exercising cost controls.
- Monitors and stays abreast of customer changes that affect the activities and work processes of the program; makes recommendations for, develops and carries out improvements to the line to improve profitability.
- Confers with and represents the product lines in meetings with other functional areas and fosters collaborative working relationships to the benefit of the product line.
- Prioritizes and allocates available resources; reviews and evaluates product line requirements and hardware delivery.
- Performs administrative duties requiring oversight, attention to detail and analysis; aids in strategic planning and financial analysis, including assisting in the preparation of specialized products, budgets, staffing projections, and other operational needs.
- Provides support to sales and business development representatives in business pursuits and evaluation of commission statements.
- Negotiates, develops, monitors and administers a variety of contracts and agreements in partnership with other areas of the business.
- Develops systems and maintains records that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of assigned activities; prepares a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, directives and other materials.
- Other duties as needed and assigned by management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts.
- Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking.
- Ability to communicate effectively across mediums, audiences, and situations.
- Experience projecting, monitoring, and managing financial resources.
- Knowledge of and experience working with customer and industry-specific requirements/standards across the product life cycle.
- Applied experience working with mechanical valves, steam, and other products central to the Leslie Controls business.
- Thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and other applicable tools.
- Because the Program Manager does not have line authority over other functional areas, success in achieving sales, profitability, market share, and individual performance goals is largely driven by his/her product knowledge, business partnering skills, and overall ability to influence others.
Other:
- US Citizens Only
- Approximately >10% travel required
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, with at least five years' relevant experience. Other Bachelor of Science degrees with appropriate valve, regulator, and fluid mechanics/control related coursework, education, or experience will be considered.
- MBA preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive product, project and/or program management experience in Navy/Maritime or related market space.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
CIRCOR International is one of the world's leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial
and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers' most demanding
applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately
100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,100 employees with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.
For more information visit our website at https://www.circor.com/.
In late 2023, CIRCOR was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, "KKR").
The news release is available here along with additional information about KKR and its unique approach to employee ownership
can be found at the end of this document.
Equal Opportunity Statement
CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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