Program Manager Defense Jobs in Slidell, LA (NOW HIRING)

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This role is in Textron System's Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com  to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Textron Systems is seeking employees to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors.  It's expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join the Crewed Land Systems team as Program Manager, Manufacturing. This position directs all manufacturing-related scope for the ARV from inception to completion, including the transition to production. This role will establish readiness of the entire manufacturing value chain including internal and external operations for the required deliverables. The Program Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to deliver program performance and results.  Specific responsibilities and job duties include:

       Creates, implements and executes the manufacturing plan per contract requirements

       Drives manufacturing quality assurance implementation and readiness for production

       Creating, implementing, maintaining and executing program plans to achieve cost, schedule and quality objectives for assigned scope

       Leads coordination with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure program requirements are met and result in end-user success

       Leads efforts for major program reviews related to manufacturing and supply efforts including process verifications and supplier production readiness reviews

       Detects program issues and risks, and implements corrective actions and mitigation strategies to realign efforts with project goals

       Identifies program opportunities for improvements and defines promotion plans

       Serves as a Point of Contact with external and internal stakeholders, providing regular updates on program status, milestones, and potential challenges of assigned scope

       Coordinates manufacturing program forecasting, resource planning, and budgeting

       Adherence to established program processes and procedures

       Performing other tasks as assigned

       This position requires travel approximately 15-25% of the time

Qualifications

       Minimum 5 years of directly related manufacturing leadership experience required, and minimum of 3 years of Project or Program Management experience

       Bachelor's Degree required in Engineering sciences or technical business management

       Prior experience with engineering development, production and program execution of US Department of Defense programs in Earned Value environment is desired

       Project Management Institute (PMI) certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent desired

Abilty to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance 

How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful.  We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Education Assistance
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave

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