Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager
(Contract)

Sigma Design has collaborated with an aerospace company seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to join their facility in Everett, WA. This company designs human-machine interface products, offering balanced lighting solutions for cockpit needs. position is contract with an expected duration of 10 months. This role is In-Office
While on contract you are eligible for:

• Multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance including some with FSA and HSA
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays
• Quarterly bonus program
• Voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
• Salary: $170k - $200k annually

Primary Function:
The Technical Program Manager is responsible for leading the team to fulfill the assigned contract requirements and represent the company within the terms of the contract. You will be a dynamic leader, who plans, implements, and monitors cost, schedule and technical aspects and report progress and forecasts accurately to the customer and to Sr. Management.
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Lead large scale, multi-million-dollar programs from inception to closure.
• Oversee and guide cross functional groups on projects spanning from proposal creation, design, qualification, and transition to production.
• Primary interface between Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations by
• assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and making sure of technical feasibility.
• Coordinate internal and external resources for execution of projects.
• Manage customers to ensure expectations are properly set and always met.
• Develop integrated schedules, working through the phase gate process, early problem identification, and tracking performance with the team.
• Lead design reviews with other technical leaders.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time and within scope.
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Track performance to cost targets.
• Drive program cost reductions and track revenue opportunities.
• Manage changes to project scope, project schedule, and project costs.
• Utilizes detailed and methodical risk assessment and mitigation approaches to problem identification, solution generation, action to preclude or resolve the problem, and revises plans to preclude recurrence.
• Summarize program status to the Executive staff.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Track project performance to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Ensure early engagement of suppliers and identify long lead items to meet production schedule.
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical, or Mechanical) or equivalent required
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant work experience managing complex technical design programs.
• Strong technical background in aerospace design or design in other highly regulated industry.
• Strong program management skills and results oriented planner who ensures that goals are met. Able to set priorities and keep to projected schedules.
• Experience with contracts and customer negotiations.
• Strong leadership presence as well as people management skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, planning and prioritization skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and efficiently and effectively make decisions. Ability to lead technical teams in developing and providing solutions to complex problems requiring unique engineering methods and techniques.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced independent atmosphere.
• Ability to translate general customer requirements into products, specific requirements, and program elements.
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, presentation) with both internal and external customers. Excels at communicating clearly and effectively. Strong proficiency in writing summaries, documents, reports, and presentations.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office applications - Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Excellent judgement and a willingness to ask for help when you need it.
• ITAR - Permanent resident of the United States (“U.S. person” as defined by ITAR)
• Background and drug screen - pass a post-offer background verification and drug screen.

Work Environment
Standard office environment with normal office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.