Sr. Program Manager

About Us:
Middle River Aerostructure Systems is a world-leading manufacturer of thrust reversers (the braking system on a jet engine), engine nacelle components and specialized aerostructures. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.7-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 90 years. In 2019, MRAS was acquired by ST Engineering North America, the U.S. affiliate of Singapore-based ST Engineering – becoming a part of its global network of aerospace facilities and offices. With the ownership change, the company was renamed Middle River Aerostructure Systems.

Job Summary

The Program Manager is a Company leader authorized to direct a program with responsibility and accountability for total program performance to a contract compliant to corporate policies and procedures. The Program Manager reports to the Director of Programs.  The Program Manager will establish and manage strategic and tactical objectives to be accomplished by a functionally organized matrix team. 

Essential Responsibilities 

· Identify, schedule, and manage scope to accomplish program contract and business objectives (Delivery, Financial, Technical, Quality).

· Establish, maintain, and approve program budgets and expenses.

· Lead weekly; Program, Configuration Control Board (CCB), Program Control Board (PCB) meetings, and Customer meetings.

· Create and maintain Program Management Plans and Risk Registers. 

· Monitor, report, and manage actions based on relevant industry, Program, and Customer activity to ensure Program success.

· Serve as the principal management point-of-contact for the MRAS Senior Leadership Team and Customer.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.

· High critical thinking, communication, leadership, and influencing skills with balanced technical, financial, and business acumen.

· Ability to perform under pressure with high degree of self and team accountability.

· Ability to support on-site and travel internationally.

Desired Characteristics 

· Experience in commercial and government contract negotiation.

· PMP certification.

· Experience with Global Customers.

MRAS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.