Standard Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING 
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we are committed to providing cutting-edge aftermarket support for the Common Hawk platform. We ensure seamless operations across our aftermarket platform, maintaining the highest standards of efficiency, quality, and reliability. We collaborate across teams to deliver essential solutions that sustain mission-critical equipment in the field.

THE WORK 

• Review and coordinate the production build plan with the Operations team. 
• Ensure all Operations/Manufacturing plans needed by the program are developed, maintained, and implemented; integrate all product center operations/manufacturing efforts within the program. 
• Translate the product center strategy into forecasting, allocation, and emerging EV tracking in relation to the program. 
• Own the program’s Operations financial and schedule commitments to the Programs. 
• Provide financial accountability through earned value (EV) reporting, variance analysis (EAC/ETC), monthly EV status, and upkeep of the cost performance baseline. 
• Provide performance accountability through metrics like Performance Index (PI), Hours Per Unit (HPU) and on time completion 
• Produce regular earned value/financial reports and liaise with internal partners (Program Management, Operations Finance, Program Finance, Quality Assurance, Industrial Engineering, and the broader program team). 
• Lead Operations risk and opportunity management; maintain a register, identify, assess, and drive mitigation actions for the designated product center relative to the market segment. 
• Manage, status and communicate Performance Based Payments (PBPs) if appropriate 
• Collaborate with quality to effectively manage the centers scrap rework and repair (SRR) as well as quality improvement projects (QIPS) 
• Own the centers affordability initiatives on behalf of program operations inclusive of Cost Reduction Initiatives (CRIs) and translate to the programs estimate at complete (EAC)
• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

WHO YOU ARE 
As a Program Operations Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM) supporting the Common Hawk platforms, you will be embedded within a designated Product Centers for Common Hawk platforms while supporting the full program for cost, schedule, quality, risk, and change control. The role combines the strategic, financial, and operational responsibilities of a Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM) with the financial accountability, earned value reporting, and change control duties of a Control Account Manager (CAM). The incumbent is the single point of contact for the product center, ensuring that all plans are developed, coordinated, and executed on schedule and within budget, while providing financial oversight and risk opportunity management. 
 

WHO WE ARE 
We are a leading organization in our industry, committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding customer expectations. Our team is comprised of talented and dedicated professionals who share a passion for innovation, quality, and teamwork. We prioritize a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and ethical business practices, and we are looking for individuals who share these values.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., business, operations management, industrial engineering, supply chain management)

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or productions environment

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management, operations or a related discipline.

• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and status reporting with minimal supervision.

• Prior experience developing project business cases

Desired Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior executives.

• Demonstrated problem solving aptitude for moderately complex issues.

• Good analytical skills and keen attention to detail

• Good time management and administrative skills

• MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint proficiency

• Working Knowledge of Earned Value