Creare is focused on developing and manufacturing new high-technology products for a variety of customers and marketplaces.

Creare is seeking a Program Manager to be responsible for the overall management of a specific project or projects. Those projects may include innovative products for aerospace, medical and government sectors.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide operational management of projects which includes developing schedules and budgets and managing expenditures and project execution
• Serve as primary customer contact
• Identify staffing and other resources required for each project
• Oversees, approves, and responsible for the creation of responses to RFQ's, additional changes in contract/program scope, and/or any and all customer or internal changes that affect program goals/metrics (i.e. cost, gross margin, schedule(s))
• Provide coordination of reviews and requests as well as contract negotiation
• Ensure projects are in compliance with customer and government standards and requirements as applicable
• Oversee day-to-day activities and provide recommendations to improve operation efficiencies
• Interface directly with all internal department leads, outside suppliers/vendors and especially the customer regarding all facets of program control, management, and reporting
• Generate and provide all required reporting

BS degree in electrical engineering required, MS degree preferred. The ideal candidate will also have

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience directly dealing with government and aerospace prime customers from a program/project, liaison, engineering, and/or sales perspective
• Program financial understanding, program and scope estimating, cost of goods sold and program/project gross margin experience a plus
• MS Project and/or similar program scheduling/tracking software capability
• Knowledge or experience with U.S. Government contracts and Export Control compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of engineering and production requirements

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective speaking and listening skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Ethical conduct with a high regard for confidential and export control information
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Excel, Project and other Microsoft Office applications
• Organized with an attention to detail

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only.

Creare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans).