The Program Manager I is responsible for the execution of all aspects of the program to ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with technical and contractual requirements, schedules and budgets. The Program Manager I is the focal point for the company for communications with the customer (internal / external) and is responsible to ensure customer requirements are flowed down to all functional departments.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our facility in Tulsa, OK manufactures circuit cards for our defense customers.

Job Summary

• Focal point for customer communication and interface: manages communications and relationships between Ducommun and its customers. Communication and tracking of customer scorecards and surveys.
• Internal communication and interface: Manage program team to ensure efficient and effective goal attainment in support of the Program Management functional metrics, corporate policy, regulatory guidelines and budget parameters.
• Contract management: Analyze and review all contracts to verify Terms and Conditions, Work Statements, Funding, Performance Periods, Deliverables, and other customer General Conditions. Coordinate review of terms and conditions with DCO Director of Contracts as necessary.
• Operational management: responsible to coordinate with Operations Management.
• Fiscal Management: Review program performance to provide ongoing visibility for project cost, margin and schedule (actual vs. projected).
• Development and growth of the program: Responsible for oversight and management of business unit bookings, backlog, past due, receivables and sales forecasts.
• Proposal management: Lead the Proposal Team in the development, preparation and customer submittal of proposals for new and follow-on business. Will have assistance by Estimating on cost development, schedule, and capital requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to lead without authority, negotiate and manage by influence
• Strong people and time management skills are required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and across all organizational levels
• Experience in production control, contracts management, project management or contracts management, are key talents
• Detail oriented, positive friendly customer service are key attributes
• Basic understanding of lean and six sigma principles and methodologies
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook
• Travel up to 30%

Required Experience and Education

• BA/BS degree required or equivalent years of experience.
• Certification in PMP and or CAPM preferred, Contracts Administration, Project Management a plus
• 1-3 plus years in an aerospace or manufacturing environment
• Program(s) oversight of 10 million a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

11616 East 51st Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74146
United States