Program Manager

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

• Establishes program schedules and priorities in accordance with Company Policy and monitors performance and profitability
• Assists in the development of winning proposals as well as managing contracts emanating from same
• Conducts program reviews and prepares written reports for Management and / or customer on current status and actions necessary for the successful completion of a program
• Assures adherence to all terms and specifications of assigned program contracts and to pertinent company and government policies, procedures, and regulations
• Advises Management on overall program matters as they affect CEC's manpower, facilities, and financial plans to assure that program requirements are met
• Monitors the financial status and budgets (cost to complete estimates) and schedules in order to prevent, detect, and correct out-of-program conditions
• Primary contributor on planning the scope of the proposed contract, i.e., time frames and resources
• Assists in negotiating quotes and proposals for assigned programs and the timely preparation of follow-on actions
• Represents CEC in technical and overall management matters with customer; assists in expeditious resolution of concerns from the customer; travels to customer facilities as required
• Coordinates activities of and maintains liaison with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and support group managers regarding their responsibilities and involvement on program
• Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

• B.S. in Engineering / Business or related degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, MIS or Business equivalent
• 5 years of technical experience in support of C4ISR systems (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), to include: Design, Development, Production, Installation, Test & Evaluation and Project management (experience may be concurrent)
• 5 years of experience in Program Management to include: Technology Assessments, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Programmatic Support, Leading Project Personnel, Scheduling Work, Prioritizing Tasking and cost Estimating, management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have solid experience managing programs / projects associated with government contracts thru multiple phases, Kickoff, Design Reviews, Milestone Deliveries, Contract closeout
• Demonstrates ability to deal effectively with all levels of management and with customers, including government representatives
• Proven ability to organize, coordinate, and successfully complete a manufacturing, development, or engineering program
• Leadership qualities that naturally encourage others to work on their programs
• Must have working knowledge of project management techniques
• Demonstrates ability to effectively direct team members
• Ability to obtain DoD issued Secret Clearance
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Project scheduling software

• Active DoD issued clearance
• Retired military or prior military / DoD Program experience
• Earned Value certification or prior Estimate at Complete (EAC) experience
• PMP certification
• Lean, 6 Sigma, Continuous Improvement certifications