Program Manager at Simmonds Precision

Vergennes, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Customer Success, Financial Performance, Cross-Functional Leadership, Business Development, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Value Creation, Strategic Growth, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relationship Management, Operational Excellence, Accountability, Communication, Collaboration

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

The Program Manager (PM) is the single-point owner of program performance, customer success, and profitable growth. The PM operates as the general manager of their assigned program(s) or customer(s) with full accountability for financial results, execution, and expansion of the business. This is a forward-leaning, customer-facing leadership role that requires a strong bias for action, ownership mindset, humility, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver results. The PM is responsible not only for executing existing work, but also for growing the business through new opportunities, strategic customer engagement, and value creation. The PM sets the tone for performance and culture within the teams, demonstrating humility alongside ensuring high accountability, urgency, and alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities 1. Business Ownership & Financial Performance * Support full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for assigned program(s), including Bookings, Revenue, and EBITDA * Drive profitable growth through value-based pricing, productivity, and cost management * Continuously assess program financial health and take proactive actions to meet or exceed targets * Identify and capture opportunities to grow beyond the current program scope 1. Customer Leadership & Relationship Management * Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, representing the business with credibility and accountability * Build and maintain strong, proactive customer relationships at multiple levels * Lead contract review, negotiation, and execution to ensure favorable business outcomes * Anticipate customer needs, manage expectations, and ensure consistent delivery of value 1. Strategic Growth & Business Development * Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities within existing and new customers * Act as Capture Manager for key opportunities, including bid/no-bid decisions, proposal development, pricing strategy, and negotiations * Lead RFQ processes from initial evaluation through proposal submission and contract award * Partner with Business Development and Business Unit leadership to execute growth strategies * Develop and maintain a pipeline of opportunities aligned with business objectives 1. Cross-Functional Program Leadership * Lead a cross-functional Program Team consisting of Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Customer Service, and other support functions * Establish clear priorities, deliverables, and timelines aligned with program and business goals * Ensure alignment, communication, and accountability across all functions * Drive execution to meet commitments related to cost, schedule, quality, and delivery * Maintain Program organization through a program level “dashboard” with an action RAIL and Risk Matrix. 1. Execution Excellence & Issue Resolution * Maintain full ownership of program performance across all phases of the lifecycle * Stay closely connected to all aspects of assigned programs, ensuring thorough knowledge of day-to-day execution, key drivers, and potential gaps * Proactively identify risks and issues, and drive timely resolution across functional boundaries * Ensure transparency with internal leadership and customers regarding program status, risks, and recovery plans * Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance responsiveness, efficiency, and performance 1. Culture & Leadership * Set the tone for a high-performance, accountability-driven culture within the team, grounded in humility and mutual respect * Demonstrate a strong bias for action, urgency, and ownership in all aspects of the role * Establish clear expectations and hold team members accountable for results * Foster collaboration, engagement, and a shared sense of purpose across the team and encourage inclusive dialogue and continuous learning. * Reinforce behaviors aligned with company values and strategic direction 1. Compliance & Program Governance * Ensure full compliance with contractual requirements, including management, engineering, manufacturing, test, and quality assurance activities * Maintain program management systems, schedules, and reporting tools * Provide full visibility into program performance, including timely communication of risks and mitigation plans * Serve as the primary liaison with customer procurement and engineering representatives

Responsibilities

The Program Manager is responsible for the overall performance and growth of assigned programs, ensuring customer success and financial accountability. This includes leading cross-functional teams, managing customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities.