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Director of Program Management

Location AZ, Chandler

Department Program Management

Employment Type Full Time

Crane Aerospace & Electronics- Microwave Solution has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Program Management at our Chandler AZ location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You’ll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions – all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Director of Program Management provides program management leadership and coordinates all activities of the Solution Program Management function. The primary responsibility is the

development of a strong and consistent Program Management discipline responsible for planning, directing and ensuring the successful management of designated projects utilizing the resources of the PM group and assigned project teams. Directs and oversees the PM group to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards, and meet customer expectations. Develops, implements, and ensures compliance to PM group and Crane processes and policies and partners with other department leaders (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, etc.) to define, prioritize, and deliver key projects and programs.

The Director supports continuous process improvement by identifying, evaluating, and developing

project management methods and procedures that are efficient, effective and world class business practice. The PM Director maintains excellent communications with upper management to ensure clear stakeholder communication for project performance.

Essential Functions:

• Drive strategic management of programs and projects to ensure that they are aligned to the customer needs and organizational business goals

• Manage and direct the PM group intellectual capital. Responsible for the selection, hiring,training, assignment, professional development and evaluation of the Program Managers within the PM group; build a strong team with complementary strengths; provide for staff continuity; and form the right structures and teams

• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching on project-specific tasks to promote Program Manager skills refinement and professional development

• Work at multiple organizational levels within Crane, with our external customers, and with suppliers, to understand overall requirements, establish expectations, and achieve customer satisfaction

• Plan and prioritize work and activities to meet commitments. Hold self, team and organization accountable to meet commitments

• Analyze resource requirements and constraints to recommend project staffing; create and maintain staffing plans to support current and future work demands and project deliverables

• Responsible for overall PM group and engineering financial management activities including forecasting, project cost accounting, and management of engineering sales in partnership with Finance

• Drive adherence to requirements management and change management processes during project readiness and execution phases. Support customer and supplier claims submittal and negotiation process

• Ensure necessary and appropriate steps are taken to resolve difficulties which may impede progress or compromise achievement of scheduled milestones. Support issue escalation within Crane and at the customer. Assist in the resolution of resource conflicts across projects as needed

• Present information on projects and initiatives to peers, teams, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are defined, tracked, and communicated in a consistent and effective manner. Ensure effective program management communication of requirements for project implementation across the site and with key stakeholders

• Develop, implement, and maintain metrics to evaluate PM group performance; report and track against defined KPI’s. Lead periodic reviews of key projects and monitor project progress. Present program status to Executive management

• Support preparation of customer bid packages and internal project appropriation requests including coordination and review of statement of work, engineering cost estimates, and program schedules. Evaluate the ability to execute projects to meet customer needs within organizational constraints and anticipated risks

• Responsible for the flow down, training, coordination, and execution of standard work and policies

• Lead PM group integration of process improvement, implementation of best practices, and effective capture and incorporation of lessons learned into the PM standards to continuously improve and grow the capability of program managers. Work in conjunction with the PM Continuous Process Improvement Team (PMCPIT) to identify, implement and ensureconsistency in application and compliance to newly developed procedures and methods

• Provide project management support, templates, and feedback to non-PM group resources

• Assume additional responsibilities as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 10 + years’ experience in Program/Project Management or related management type position. 5 + years’ experience in managing and leading teams.

• Knowledge: Expert in Program Management philosophies and processes. Possess sufficient technical aptitude to understand design and production processes within an aerospace environment.

• Skills/Abilities: Excellent Leadership and Management Skills, Results Focus, Customer Service Orientation, Action Orientation, Planning & Organizing, Teamwork & Cooperation, Business Acumen, Decision-Making Skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other PC based office tools.

• Strong experience in internal and external stakeholder engagement and communications, both written and verbal. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Proven business process management skills including planning, organizational, budgeting, and time management skills.

• Superior project management skills, including the ability to execute and prioritize a number of tasks simultaneously and demonstrated experience managing cross functional teams.

• Proven ability to make timely and sound decisions; able to make decisions under conditions of uncertainty.

• Proven negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building skills.

• Education/Certification: Bachelor Level degree in Engineering or technical discipline.

• Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program Management Institute PMP Certification.

• Some experience in a technical field preferred, preferably aerospace.

• MBA or comparable advanced management degree

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment

• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE

• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

• Travel up to 10%

• Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 pounds

• Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds

• Mental/Visual: use of computer

• Workspace (line, cube, etc): Office or Cube

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month

• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.

• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match

• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.