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Fairbanks Morse, LLC Sr Program Manager - FEC in Cincinnati, Ohio

Position Summary Consistent with our core values, we expect the Program Manager to be a high-energy team leader with unquestioned integrity and a drive to make FEC successful in the implementation of Commercial Contracts. This role requires a professional who is collaborative, demanding, dynamic, flexible, personable, professional and trusted. The Program Manager is responsible for rapid, consistent, and efficient program management through initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling and closing of projects for our customers. Coordinates customer interface support and assures compliance to contract and product specifications from receipt of contract through completion of the program. This position requires technical and administrative control of projects in accordance with the agreed/authorized objectives, schedule, and internal/external requirements. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for managing the cost, schedule, technical, and contractual performance requirements of projects through the life-cycle phases of development, production, and field installation. This includes leading cross-functional teams, developing and maintaining an integrated master schedule (IMS), managing development and test to a technical baseline, and maintaining a proactive risk management program. Directs the responsibilities and activities of assigned program teams, which will include project management, engineering, manufacturing operations, and field installation functions. Coordinates with Sales / Bids & Proposal / Operations groups to understand and implement proposal plans/contract budgets, deliverables, schedules to establish accurate scope of contract work to meet contractual requirements. Manages the transition from the proposal phase to the contract phase, effectively communicating the requirements and objectives to all organizational disciplines. Proactively monitors risks, opportunities, and project performance to ensure project is achieving all business objectives and coordinates development of recovery plans in areas of deficient performance. Supports the leadership team in communications with the customer. Serves as the customer advocate for all matters pertaining to the assigned projects. As the customer advocate, participates in all areas requiring resolution, whether with other departments/functions, organizations, or suppliers. Assures adequate cost collection occurs to verify budget accuracy. Evaluates all phases of the assigned projects including budget, schedule, technical and manufacturing performance, actuals and variances. Provides periodic reports to management to reflect the status of the assigned projects. May be required to occasionally travel to customer or supplier locations or to meet with internal teams. Support pipeline development and execution with FEC Leadership, Sales Managers, Solutions Sales Mangers, Service Centers, and Project Leads. Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Management, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or other related fields Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred A minimum of 7 years of demonstrated, successful project execution experience in a technical field; marine and/or digital product development experience is preferred Previous experience in a machine shop is a plus Demonstrated ability to lead multiple indirect teams of 5-10 individuals, including the ability to appropriately balance team and individual workloads and provide feedback to direct managers for performance coaching Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving ability Strong English language communications skills (verbal, written and presentation); ability to clearly and concisely express and present information (or data) to non-technical associate

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