IPT Lead at Amro Fabricating Corporation

Huntington Beach, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Risk Management, Resource Management, Customer Relations, Technical Requirements, Budget Management, Change Management, Documentation, Team Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

* Huntington Beach SUMMARY We’re seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPT Lead) at our Huntington Beach location to support the manufacturing and assembly of composite and metallic rocket motor components by leading one of our customer-focused IPTs. As IPT Lead, you will manage a team of program managers and engineers to execute customer contracts by driving ownership of schedule, budget, technical requirements. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience as an Aerospace Program Manager with direct personnel management experience. Our overall objective is to create ecstatic customers by ensuring all projects/orders deliver the desired outcome in a prompt and efficient manner.. ABOUT US Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS * Medical, Dental, Vision * Company Paid Life Insurance * 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Tuition Reimbursement* ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Leading, mentoring, and evaluating program managers and other staff.  * Coordinating and deconflicting cross-program tasks.  * Applying change, risk, and resource management.  * Assessing program performance and course correcting as needed by tracking project costs, schedule and technical progress to ensure that cost, schedule and technical objectives of a program are met. * Preparing relevant reports for senior leadership.  * Ensuring consistent communication with customers and stakeholders regarding program statuses. * Developing long-term business relationships through programmatic interactions with customers such as verbal (e.g. conference calls, technical interchange meetings and design reviews) and written (e.g. emails, reports and proposals) communications. * Project planning to determine project cost and schedules based on technical objectives, and identifying resource needs. * Ensuring proper documentation of System Requirements and Contract Deliverables. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * Proven experience as a Program Manager or other managerial experience.  * Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods.  * Ability to collaborate and work with others.  * Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (Basecamp, MS Project etc.).  * Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.  PREFERRED QUALIFICATONS: * BS/BA in management or relevant field (Business, Engineering, etc.). * M.S. or MBA. * 2+ years' experience managing teams. * Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.  * PMP Certificate. * Six-Sigma Certification. * Experience designing and/or manufacturing composites. * Experience drafting proposals. * Active DoD SECRET clearance. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here [https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987]. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel up to 10% to support onsite customer meetings, vendor management, industry conferences, and cross-divisional collaboration. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Frequent sitting, standing, and walking in a manufacturing and office environment * Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally * Extended computer use and occasional overtime or weekend work to support key milestones EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment. M-F 8am-5pm

Responsibilities

The IPT Lead will manage a team of program managers and engineers to execute customer contracts, ensuring projects deliver desired outcomes efficiently. Responsibilities include leading and mentoring staff, coordinating tasks, and maintaining communication with customers and stakeholders.