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Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility:
· Manage resources, schedules, financials throughout the full systems development life cycle. This also
includes management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project
delivery.
· Team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff
· Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor
relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues
· Set and continually manage project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverable
with team members and stakeholders
· Leads New Product Introduction and maintains periodic NPI Team Meetings with stakeholders.
· Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
· Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
· Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
· Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Microsoft Projects.
· Maintain Master Program Schedule of program deliverables, both recurring and non-recurring. Program
Manager led efforts to keep this schedule including leading employees, suppliers and even customer
contacts.
· Track and manage completion dates of sub-tasks and action items for entire program
· Schedule and lead Meetings with Customers (to the extent allowed by customer).
· Be the Customer's initial single point of contact for Program Activity.
· When necessary, communicate issues to customer and keep open action item lists for critical items and
issues.
· Maintain detailed delivery sheets for customer and Internal Leadership Review.
· Interface with personnel of other TIGHITCO Facilities as possible suppliers, or final production locations of
program.
· Responsible for assisting or leading successful transition of Program to Legacy Production into any of
TIGHITCO's facilities.
· Assists Customer Proposal Activity, includes but not limited to the collaboration of cost estimating, review
of contract terms and conditions, NRE, CAPEX, Tooling, Materials, Human resources required, etc.
· Assist in coordination with SCM for Supplier RFQ's on major outsourced work on Project/Programs.
· Contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving project delivery.
· Ability to Travel domestically and internationally (25-50% depending on stage of program)
· When necessary, travel to suppliers' and Customers' facilities.
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required for this job. Activities, duties & responsibilities may change at any time with or
without notice.
K N O W L E D G E, S K I L L S & A B I L I T I E S
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
· This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US
Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required
· Strong ability to communicate effectively while maintaining integrity for oneself and the
company. Must be able to present both in person and virtually in front of a group large
or small.
· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability
to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and
small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.
· Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles changes,
sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality
requirements.
· Knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software is
required.
A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Minimum Education and/or Experience
· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent work experience. Preferred 2-5
Years Aerospace Experience
· 2+ years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects
· Preferred PMI's suite of Project/Program Management accreditations
Preferred Education/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College in a related field no minimum years of related
experience
Supervisory Responsibility
Not required for this position
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Office Area 75% of the time
· Manufacturing Area 25% of the time
· Noise - Moderate noise
· Work near moving mechanical parts 10% of the time
Work Authorization: U.S. citizenship is a requirement for this position as TIGHITCO is subject to ITAR compliance.
Applicants must meet the definition of a "US person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 for purposes of Export Control
compliance requirements.
AAP / EEO Statement: TIGHITCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with a standing policy of non-
discrimination. This means that all qualified persons are afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment
including hiring and promotion without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a
Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Connecticut House Bill No. 6380 Compliance: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $85,000 -
$135,000.