[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento", "description": "Program Manager 2\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7017\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento\nExperience (Years): 7\n\nZip: 95813\nPosted Date: 5/17/2012\n\nCategory: Program Management \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis is a Program Manager 2 position in the New Products and Markets division of Aerojet\u2019s Advanced Program Business Unit. This position will officially report to the Director of New Products and Markets and develop new system concepts, develop emerging technologies and demonstrate their application in the preliminary design phases of major defense acquisition programs. This position will be responsible for planning, and implementing development programs for Government and Prime Contractor programs as well Aerojet IR&D developments\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n40% Participate in integrated product team activities within the Program while interacting with Program Director, suppliers, functional managers, and customers to achieve program objectives.\n\n20% Assist with program plans, coordinate cost estimates and manage Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for assigned work.\n\n20% Helps coordinate portions of the integrated master schedule with emphasis on accuracy of plan, critical path management, and task look-ahead.\n\n10% Prepare presentations and assists teams in presentations to peers, customers, suppliers and managers. May include occasional overnight travel.\n\n10% Participate in special or discretionary projects to support new initiatives, perform trade studies, prepare proposals and make recommendations for critical program decisions within the framework of the overall program.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Technology or directly related field from an accredited Engineering School and seven (7) or more years experience in an engineering, product development or manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Technical knowledge of solid or liquid rocket propulsion, knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly and ATP processes, graphite-fiber composites, chemical processing, and actuator control systems would be strongly preferred. Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes and results of the supporting team is required.\n\nThis position requires working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting, and earned value management. Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design, build, and test) is required. This position requires good communication skills, self-motivation, strong leadership skills, and interpreting customer demands in a continuously changing environment with minimal guidance. Willingness to travel and flexibility to work extended hours are required.\n\nDemonstrated abilities in team building, leadership and delegation skills to achieve project objectives are also required. The applicant must have experience in leading, encouraging, reviewing and critiquing work of supporting team members to maximize program success. The applicant must be capable to define and negotiate task objectives, scope description and completion criteria for specific and broad activities as well. The applicant will be required to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and to make real-time plan adjustments in response to problems and unexpected interim results.\n\nThe applicant must have working capability in the use of typical office computer programs for conduct of program management such as MS PowerPoint (presentations, logic diagrams), MS Project or similar scheduling tool to create simple project files, MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), and MS Word (tables, program plans).\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-05-17 18:50:44", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28764585/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Program Manager 2", "reqid": "7017", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento, CA", "uid": 28764585}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento", "description": "Program Manager 2\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7188\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento\nExperience (Years): 7\n\nZip: 95813\nPosted Date: 5/4/2012\n\nCategory: Program Planning \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis is a Program Manager 2 position to produce and deliver Controllable Solid DACS Propulsion for qualification, flight testing and transition to production as part of Aerojet\u2019s Missile Defense organization for the SM-3 IB program. This position will officially report to the Director of SM-3 IB TDACS Programs and work closely with other SM-3 IB Program Managers to complete development of Avionics and TDACS hardware through qualification testing and verification documentation and review. In parallel, this position will assist with TDACS overall production schedule status, metric compilation and reporting and customer interfacing utilizing the Aerojet Integrated Program Manager (AIPM) Software. Support of other SM-3 Programs may be required as part of the position.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n40% - Compile, analyze and report metric status to the integrated product teams within the Program while interacting with Program Director, other Program Manager IPT leads, suppliers, functional managers, and customers to achieve program objectives. Support the development of cost and schedule estimates in support of change proposal activities.\n\n20% - Prepare program plans, coordinate cost estimates and manage Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for assigned work. Knowledge of Aerojet Integrated Program Manager (AIPM) Software desirable.\n\n20% - Coordinate portions of the integrated master schedule with emphasis on accuracy of plan, critical path management, and task look-ahead. Assist IPT leads with material line of balance forecasts. Manage the procurement of critical long lead material as required to ensure successful program execution.\n\n10% - Prepare presentations and lead teams in presentations to peers, customers, suppliers and managers. May include occasional overnight travel.\n\n10% - Assist IPT leads with the management of special or discretionary projects to support new initiatives, perform trade studies and make recommendations for critical program decisions within the framework of the overall program.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology or directly related field from an accredited Engineering School and seven (7) or more years experience in an engineering, product development or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical knowledge of solid or liquid rocket propulsion would be a plus for the applicant and knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly and ATP processes, graphite-fiber composites, chemical processing and electronic ignition and actuator control systems would also be strongly preferred. Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes and results of the supporting team is required.\n\nThis position requires working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting and earned value management. Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design, build, and test) is required. This position requires excellent communication skills, self-motivation, strong leadership skills, and interpreting customer demands in an ever changing environment with minimal guidance. Willingness to travel and flexibility to work extended hours are required.\n\nThe applicant must have working capability in the use of typical office computer programs for conduct of program management such as MS PowerPoint (presentations, logic diagrams), MS Project or similar scheduling tool to create simple project files, MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), and MS Word (tables, program plans).\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-05-04 18:43:52", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28437279/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Program Manager 2", "reqid": "7188", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento, CA", "uid": 28437279}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento", "description": "Program Manager\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7115\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: 95813\nPosted Date: 3/8/2012\n\nCategory: Program Management \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis position is an integral part of Aerojet\u2019s Missile Defense Systems team. This role reports to the Manager of THAAD Programs in the leadership of integrated product teams for production of solid propulsion boosters within Aerojet\u2019s Missile Defense organization. This position will be responsible for the day to day component production of the THAAD Lot 1 & 2 boost motor program.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n50 % - Responsible for technical, cost and schedule performance of the THAAD components used in Lot 1 & 2 production program. Will be assigned responsibility to manage motor production within the Missile Defense Systems area, which may have a significant impact on product line strategic success. This program has the potential for additional motor propulsion systems to support continuing missile defense opportunities and emerging spiral development opportunities. Advises and leads program team in the resolution of technical and operational problems based on specific goals, Aerojet policy, and meeting established schedules. Provides imaginative, thorough and practicable solutions and provides leadership for proposal, and requests for information. Assures proactive risk mitigation measures are employed. The Candidate provides direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas.\n\n25 % - Primary Aerojet interface with the prime contractors, subcontractors, small businesses and government customers, inter-organizational managers and suppliers on program and proposal preparation matters.\n\n20 % - Leads proposal activity for any follow on efforts or changes.\n\n5 % - Manages resources to meet commitments and objectives. Submits and administers operational budgets and schedules. Responsible for input to preparation for product business plans such as the Annual Operating Plan or Strategic Plan.\nRequirements:\nRequires a Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years directly related experience in an appropriate discipline/science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in solid propulsion systems and preparation of proposals preferred. Also requires demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, verbal, and written and presentation skills necessary to lead a production program. Strong commitment to do whatever is necessary to accomplish the job is essential, particularly within a very dynamic team/customer environment. Travel may be required to support business development efforts. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the SECRET level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-03-08 21:12:46", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27016641/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Program Manager", "reqid": "7115", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento, CA", "uid": 27016641}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Huntsville", "description": "Material Program Manager\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7098\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-AL-Huntsville\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: ..\nPosted Date: 2/27/2012\n\nCategory: Procurement - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis is a Material Program Manager (MPM) position in support of the Space and Launch Systems (SLS) Business Units within the Supply Chain/Materiel Management (SC/MM) organization. This position will support Aerojet's Huntsville Office and will be located in Huntsville, Alabama. The MPM, working directly with SLS Program Management Office (PMO) and Business Unit Management, is responsible for the program planning, direction, control and meeting the contract and/or customer funded requirements. The MPM is responsible for effectively leading the Supply Chain Management functional organization to integrate the Supply Chain Management strategies, plans, and processes into the Program Management Plan. The MPM is responsible for the Supply Chain cost, schedule, and technical performance on assigned programs; the development of proposals including priced bills of material and direct labor; participate in the support of negotiations of contracts and contract changes, coordination of support functions and activities and managing SC/MM function program budgets and terms in support of the program contract, Supply Chain strategies, critical suppliers teaming relationship, and long term agreements.\n\nTypical responsibilities include:\n\u2022 Provide Supply Chain Management representation and leadership in support of SLS Business Unit and SLS Business Development activities.\n\u2022 Lead proposal support and team with buyers and proposal analysts for pricing strategies and source development.\n\u2022 Develop and coordinate Supply Chain Management goals, objectives, and standards\n\u2022 Develop and integrate the Supply Chain Management plan and strategies into the Program Management Plan.\n\u2022 Coordinate with Supply Chain Management functional leadership to coordinate resources and plans.\n\u2022 Lead in establishing annual booking plans, manage cost and schedule performance to program plan, escalate variances and develop corrective action plans to achieve commitments as necessary. Manage Cost Account Plans (CAPs) as required by Program contract.\n\u2022 Lead Supply Chain Management and cross functional personnel in the identification and resolution of material problems on all programs.\n\u2022 Represent the SC/MM SLS Director on all material issues affecting program performance.\n\u2022 Represent procurement on the Integrated Product Development Teams; support program Subcontract Management Teams (SMTs) and interface cross functionally in the resolution of material problems or other material related issues.\n\u2022 Manage the supplier base monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance for early identification of problem areas and develop/coordinate viable solutions.\n\u2022 Team with buying personnel in conducting supplier surveys/evaluations, resolutions to Terms and Conditions exceptions and provide contract closure support.\n\u2022 Provide support for supplier alliances, supplier teaming, and the Certified Supplier Program.\n\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n35%- Manage the Supply Chain aspect of Defense/Space programs of moderate size, risk, and complexity. May contribute simultaneously to several programs. Provide the primary operating unit interface with the internal customers. Support all procurement material management activities, and lead the interface with program management in the resolution of technical, cost, schedule, and quality assurance problems. Manage program bill of material budgets in assigned areas, negotiate additional funds when required and escalate cost variances.\n\n30%- Represent procurement on the Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and interface cross functionally in the resolution of material problems or other material related issues. Lead procurement and cross functional personnel in the identification and resolution of material problems on all programs.\n\n20%- Manage the supplier base monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance for early identification of problem areas. Team with buying personnel in conducting supplier surveys/evaluations, resolutions to Terms and Conditions exceptions and provide contract closure support. Provide support for supplier alliances, supplier teaming and other critical strategic supplier decisions.\n\n5%- Lead proposal support and team with buyers and proposal analysts for pricing strategies and source development.\n\n5%- Lead in establishing Annual Booking Plans, manage performance to plan, escalate variances and develop corrective action plans to achieve commitments as necessary.\n\n5%- Represent the Procurement Director on all material issues affecting program performance.\n\nRequirements:\nRequires a Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years directly related experience in an appropriate discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nRequires demonstrated skill in directing resources including the ability to plan and coordinate the activities of assigned organizations and programs.\nAbility to provide administrative leadership to accomplish organizational goals and commitments is required.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-02-27 21:57:21", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26795249/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Material Program Manager", "reqid": "7098", "state": "Alabama", "state_short": "AL", "location": "Huntsville, AL", "uid": 26795249}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento", "description": "Material Program Manager\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7099\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: 95813\nPosted Date: 2/27/2012\n\nCategory: Procurement - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis is a Material Program Manager (MPM) position in support of the Space and Launch Systems (SLS) Business Unit within the Supply Chain/Materiel Management (SC/MM) organization. The MPM, working directly with SLS Program Management Office (PMO) and Business Unit Management, is responsible for the program planning, direction, control and meeting the contract and/or customer funded requirements. The MPM is responsible for effectively leading the Supply Chain Management functional organization to integrate the Supply Chain Management strategies, plans, and processes into the Program Management Plan. The MPM is responsible for the Supply Chain cost, schedule, and technical performance on assigned programs; the development of proposals including priced bills of material and direct labor; participate in the support of negotiations of contracts and contract changes, coordination of support functions and activities and managing SC/MM function program budgets and terms in support of the program contract, Supply Chain strategies, critical suppliers teaming relationship, and long term agreements.\n\nTypical responsibilities include:\n\u2022 Provide Supply Chain Management representation and leadership in support of SLS Business Unit and SLS Business Development activities.\n\u2022 Develop and coordinate Supply Chain Management goals, objectives, and standards\n\u2022 Develop and integrate the Supply Chain Management plan and strategies into the Program Management Plan.\n\u2022 Coordinate with Supply Chain Management functional leadership to coordinate resources and plans.\n\u2022 Lead in establishing annual booking plans, manage cost and schedule performance to program plan, escalate variances and develop corrective action plans to achieve commitments as necessary. Manage Cost Account Plans (CAPs) as required by Program contract.\n\u2022 Lead Supply Chain Management and cross functional personnel in the identification and resolution of material problems on all programs.\n\u2022 Represent the SC/MM SLS Director on all material issues affecting program performance.\n\u2022 Represent procurement on the Integrated Product Development Teams; support program Subcontract Management Teams (SMTs) and interface cross functionally in the resolution of material problems or other material related issues.\n\u2022 Manage the supplier base monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance for early identification of problem areas and develop/coordinate viable solutions.\n\u2022 Team with buying personnel in conducting supplier surveys/evaluations, resolutions to Terms and Conditions exceptions and provide contract closure support.\n\u2022 Provide support for supplier alliances and supplier teaming agreements.\n\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n35%- Acts as Lead Supply Chain/Materiel Management representative for new business proposals. Develops material pricing strategies for new business proposals, prepares Subcontract Management Plans as part of proposal submittals. Leads proposal support and team with buyers and proposal analysts for pricing strategies and source development. Prepares thorough estimates and plans for financial and resources that are required to manage the supply chain management scope of the program. Analyzes suppliers proposals and assists with developing win strategies.\n\n35%- Manage the Supply Chain aspect of Defense/Space programs of moderate size, risk, and complexity. May contribute simultaneously to several programs. Provide the primary operating unit interface with the internal customers. Support all procurement material management activities, and lead the interface with program management in the resolution of technical, cost, schedule, and quality assurance problems. Manage program bill of material budgets in assigned areas, negotiate additional funds when required and escalate cost variances.\n\n10%- Represent procurement on the Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and interface cross functionally in the resolution of material problems or other material related issues. Lead procurement and cross functional personnel in the identification and resolution of material problems on all programs.\n\n10%- Manage the supplier base monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance for early identification of problem areas. Team with buying personnel in conducting supplier surveys/evaluations, resolutions to Terms and Conditions exceptions and provide contract closure support. Provide support for supplier alliances, supplier teaming and other critical strategic supplier decisions.\n\n5%- Lead in establishing annual booking plans, manage performance to plan, escalate variances and develop corrective action plans to achieve commitments as necessary.\n\n5%- Represent the Procurement Director on all material issues affecting program performance.\n\nRequirements:\nRequires a Bachelor's Degree and at least nine (9) years of experience in a directly related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nRequires demonstrated skill in establishing and integrating strategies, goals, and objectives and directing resources including the ability to plan and coordinate the activities of assigned organizations and programs.\nKnowledge of proposal development methodologies and processes and relevant experience in leading Development and Production programs proposal effort and government approved estimating practices is highly desirable.\nAbility to provide administrative leadership to accomplish organizational goals and commitments.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-02-27 21:57:16", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26795245/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Material Program Manager", "reqid": "7099", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento, CA", "uid": 26795245}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Gainesville", "description": "Program Manager 4\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7079\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-VA-Gainesville\nExperience (Years): 14\n\nZip: 20155\nPosted Date: 2/7/2012\n\nCategory: Program Management \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nBe a part of Aerojet\u2019s growing Advanced Programs Business Unit. This position is to lead advanced development of rocket and ramjet propulsion systems, reporting to a Director of Programs within Aerojet\u2019s Advanced Programs Business Unit. The position will oversee and manage one or more high visibility programs including engineering, quality, procurement, manufacturing, and test to achieve program objectives. The candidate will also be responsible for coordination and management of other program managers and deputy program managers.\n\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n30% Manage integrated product team and lead team activities while interacting with the Director of Programs, Program Managers, Deputy Program Managers, functional managers, and customers to achieve program objectives (cost, schedule, quality). Candidate must be capable of working within an EVMS environment to control the project scope and team efforts.\n\n20% Lead planning and proposals of key elements of a Program under general direction of the Director of Programs and Business Development.\n\n20% Ensure schedule and cost parameters are upheld while leading the IPT to perform at high quality levels in support of customer requirements.\n\n10% Prepare presentations and lead teams in presentations to peers, customers, and managers.\n\n10% Travel to customers and suppliers to support program objectives.\n\n10% Develop business case and oversee discretionary projects within the framework of the overall program.\n\nRequirements:\nBS degree in an engineering discipline and fourteen (14) or more years related experience in an engineering, product development or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. MS in an engineering discipline preferred. Aerospace or defense development experience strongly preferred. Solid or liquid rocket and ramjet propulsion experience a plus.\n\nExtensive knowledge of project management within the framework of the Project Management Institute including Project Planning, Project Control (Earned Value), Project Execution, Communication, Procurement, and Quality (PMP certification or Project Management certificate preferred). Knowledge of project management within the defense acquisition environment with specific knowledge of solid or liquid propulsion systems a plus. Demonstrated ability in team building and leadership skills to achieve project objectives. Demonstrated trustworthiness in accomplishing agreed upon objectives. Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously. Ability to independently propose, plan, and then execute a project. Ability to communicate with teammates, managers, and customers in a courteous and professional manner. Demonstrated Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design, build, and test).\n\nCandidate must be proficient in the use of all the basic MS Office tools and therefore must be proficient in computer operating systems, MS Outlook, MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), MS PowerPoint (presentations, storyboard development, logic diagrams), MS Visio (business diagrams and sketches), and MS Word (tables, program plans). Proficiency to also include setting up Integrated Master Schedules using knowledge of MS Project or similar scheduling tool to create extensive project files for large-size projects. Experience in aligning MS Project schedules and Control Account Plans a plus.\n\nMust be eligible for an Interim-Secret DoD Security Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a final Top Secret DoD Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).", "date_new": "2012-02-08 00:28:39", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26384215/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Program Manager 4", "reqid": "7079", "state": "Virginia", "state_short": "VA", "location": "Gainesville, VA", "uid": 26384215}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Material Program Manager\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7002\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 1/16/2012\n\nCategory: Procurement - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis is a Material Program Manager position to lead Supply Chain Materiel Management and cross functional teams to manage key suppliers supporting Aerojet\u2019s Missile Defense Business Unit. This position will officially report to the Supply Chain Missile Defense Directorate of the Missile Defense Business Unit to manage cost, schedule and technical performance of key suppliers from development through production in support of major defense acquisition programs. This position will be responsible for planning, managing, implementing and executing development and production sub-contracts for Government and Prime Contractor programs.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n50% Assemble and lead integrated supplier management team(s) within the assigned program(s) while interacting with supplier(s), supply chain director, program managers, functional managers, and customers to achieve subcontract cost, schedule and technical objectives.\n\n30% Manage and report to the assigned program, using Earned Value Management System (EVMS), the supplier(s) budget and schedule performance to the baseline to ensure support of program plans.\n\n10% Support negotiation of subcontracts and assist in the development of supplier baseline program plans including development of supplier budget and schedule baselines, using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), consistent with program plans.\n\n10% Prepare presentations and lead teams in presentations to peers, customers, suppliers and managers. May include occasional overnight travel.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Engineering, Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Technology or directly related field) from an accredited school and nine (9) or more years experience in an supply chain, engineering, product development or manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly and ATP processes required. Technical knowledge of solid rocket propulsion, explosive and pyrotechnic devices, electromechanical actuators and actuator control systems would be strongly preferred. Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes and results of the supporting team is required.\n\nThis position requires good communication skills, self-motivation, strong leadership skills, and interpreting program management and supplier demands in a continuously changing environment with minimal guidance. This position requires working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting and earned value management. Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design, build, and test) is required. Willingness to travel and flexibility to work extended hours are required.\n\nDemonstrated abilities in team building, leadership and delegation skills to achieve project objectives are also required. The applicant must have experience in leading, encouraging, reviewing and critiquing work of supporting team members to maximize program success. The applicant must be capable of defining and negotiating task objectives, scope description and completion criteria for specific and broad activities as well. The applicant will be required to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and to make real-time plan adjustments in response to problems and unexpected interim results.\n\nThe applicant must have working capability in the use of typical office computer programs for conduct of program management such as MS PowerPoint (presentations, logic diagrams), MS Project or similar scheduling tool to create simple project files, MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), and MS Word (tables, program plans).\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-01-16 18:18:44", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/25909449/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Material Program Manager", "reqid": "7002", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 25909449}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento", "description": "Program Manager 3\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6926\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: 95813\nPosted Date: 12/5/2011\n\nCategory: Program Management \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis position is an integral part of Aerojet\u2019s Missile Defense Systems team. This role reports to the Aerojet THAAD Program Manager in the leadership of integrated product teams for production of solid propulsion boosters within Aerojet\u2019s Missile Defense organization. This position will be responsible for the day to day production and obsolescence of the THAAD boost motor program.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n50 % - Responsible for technical, cost and schedule performance of the THAAD production program. Will be assigned responsibility to manage motor production within the Missile Defense Systems area, which may have a significant impact on product line strategic success. This program has the potential for additional motor propulsion systems to support continuing missile defense opportunities and emerging spiral development opportunities. Advises and leads program team in the resolution of technical and operational problems based on specific goals, Aerojet policy, and meeting established schedules. Provides imaginative, thorough and practicable solutions and provides leadership for proposal, and requests for information. Assures proactive risk mitigation measures are employed. The Candidate provides direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas.\n\n25 % - Primary Aerojet interface with the prime contractors, subcontractors, small businesses and government customers, inter-organizational managers and suppliers on program and proposal preparation matters.\n\n20 % - Leads proposal activity for any follow on efforts or changes.\n\n5 % - Manages resources to meet commitments and objectives. Submits and administers operational budgets and schedules. Responsible for input to preparation for product business plans such as the Annual Operating Plan or Strategic Plan, serves as the Program Office control Account Manager.\nRequirements:\nRequires a Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years directly related experience in an appropriate discipline/science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in solid propulsion systems and preparation of proposals preferred. Also requires demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, verbal, and written and presentation skills necessary to lead a production program. Strong commitment to do whatever is necessary to accomplish the job is essential, particularly within a very dynamic team/customer environment. Travel may be required to support business development efforts. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the SECRET level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2011-12-05 19:15:32", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/25185268/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Program Manager 3", "reqid": "6926", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento, CA", "uid": 25185268}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento", "description": "Program Manager\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6877\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento\nExperience (Years): 7\n\nZip: 95813\nPosted Date: 11/17/2011\n\nCategory: Program Management - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis position is an integral member of Aerojet\u2019s Missile Defense Systems team. This position is to support the Manager of Programs in the leadership of integrated product teams to support the propellant tank and/or PTS production efforts on the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) Divert and Attitude Controls (DACS) program within Aerojet\u2019s Missile Defense organization. This position will interact with several integrated product teams for EKV DACS propellant tanks and PTS comprised of members from engineering, quality, procurement, contract, pricing & estimating, manufacturing, and test.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n50 % - Responsible for technical, cost and schedule performance of the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV)Divert and Attitude Controls (DACS) propellant tank and PTS production. May be assigned responsibility to simultaneously manage several other efforts within the EKV DACS program, which may have a significant impact on product line strategic success. This could include the potential for offshoots of DACS or propulsion systems to support emerging missile defense opportunities. Advises and leads program team in the resolution of technical and operational problems based on specific goals, Aerojet policy and meeting established schedules. Provides imaginative, thorough and practicable solutions to a wide range of operating problems. Assures proactive risk mitigation measures are employed. Provides direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas.\n\n35 % - Primary Aerojet Lead on proposal activity for any follow-on efforts, or changes to existing scope, or add scope tasks as request by the customer.\n\n10 % - Primary Aerojet interface with Raytheon customer, inter-organizational managers and suppliers on program matters.\n\n5 % - Manages resources to meet commitments and objectives. Submits and administers operational budgets and schedules. Responsible for input to preparation for product business plans such as the Annual Operating Plan or Strategic Plan.\n\nRequirements:\nA Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years directly related experience in an appropriate discipline/science or equivalent combination of education and experience are required. An advanced degree is preferred. Experience in liquid DAC systems preferred. Strong commitment to do whatever is necessary to accomplish the job is essential. Travel may be required to maintain program communication. Also requires demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills necessary to lead a program team. This position requires a working knowledge of project management within the framework of the Project Management Institute including Project Planning, Project Control (Earned Value), Project Execution, Communication, Procurement, and Quality (PMP certification or Project Management certified). Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2011-11-17 22:09:02", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/24929524/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Program Manager", "reqid": "6877", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento, CA", "uid": 24929524}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Gainesville", "description": "Program Manager 3\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6541\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-VA-Gainesville\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: 20155\nPosted Date: 6/21/2011\n\nCategory: .. \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis Program Manager position is for new business and development programs within the Tactical Propulsion product line. Duties will include primary program management responsibility and some support to more senior level Program Managers on very large programs. The Program Manager filling this position will report to a Program Management Director.\n\nTraveling is required for this position to support our customers and our manufacturing operations in Camden, AR.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n80% Lead integrated product teams while interacting with customers and functional managers to achieve program objectives. Includes development and management of program plans including technical and programmatic approach, risk management, budgeting, and scheduling.\n\n10% Lead proposal and RFI responses to capture new business.\n\n10% Manage special or discretionary projects to support new initiatives.\nRequirements:\nBS degree in an engineering discipline and nine (9) or more years experience in an engineering, product development or manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. MS in an engineering discipline preferred. Solid propulsion experience preferred.\n\nExtensive knowledge of project management including Project Planning, Project Control (Earned Value), Project Execution, Communication, Procurement, and Quality. Knowledge of project management within the defense acquisition environment with specific knowledge of solid propulsion systems a plus. Demonstrated ability in team building and leadership skills to achieve project objectives. Demonstrated ability to accomplish results as agreed upon. Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.  Ability to independently propose, plan, and then execute a project. Ability to communicate with teammates, managers, and customers in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design, build, and test).\n\nMust be proficient in typical office computer programs for conduct of program management such as MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word.\n\nProficiency to also include setting up Integrated Master Schedules using knowledge of MS Project or similar scheduling tool to create extensive project files for large-size projects. Experience in aligning MS Project schedules and Control Account Plans desired.\n\nTraveling is required for this position to support our customers and our manufacturing operations in Camden, AR.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2011-06-21 21:09:13", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/21944999/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Program Manager 3", "reqid": "6541", "state": "Virginia", "state_short": "VA", "location": "Gainesville, VA", "uid": 21944999}]