The Director of Program Management is responsible for planning, managing and executing product development projects in accordance with established practices and policies. This may include the coordination of activities at multiple locations and involve multiple parties while providing leadership to the project teams. Additionally, this role has a joint responsibility with the Director of Engineering to provide technical and process oversight to ensure that business requirements are met, project plans are monitored, budgets are managed, and resource allocations are appropriate.

This position is eligible for our Crane Flex Hybrid schedule which allows for the option of up to 2 days/week of work-from-home. Some conditions apply which will be discussed during the interview process. Full policy to be provided after hire.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the management and implementation of multiple programs: develop project plans and timelines; make staffing decisions based on assessment of team members' skills and workloads; and identify obstacles

• Manage a large group of professionals indirectly, and/or or matrix managed through other groups and/or business units

• Provide training and development opportunities and serve in mentoring role for team

• Defining the project scope, goals and deliverables to support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders

• Supervise the development of full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.

• Developing and implementing methods for tracking projects' key parameters; taking appropriate actions should KPIs indicate poor or inadequate performance

• Effectively communicating project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion

• Liaising with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis

• Creating, executing and updating project work plans as appropriate to meet the changing needs and requirements

• Identifying and recommending the internal and/or external resources required for the timely completion of projects

• Managing day-to-day operational aspects of projects

• Proactively managing changes in project scope, anticipating potential problems, and proactively devising contingency plans

• Holding regular program review meetings and ensuring effective project communications within the organization

• Resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion

• Building, developing, and grow business relationships

• Developing best practices and tools for project management and execution in a fast paced product development environment

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of related project/program management experience, product development, and/or project/product management. Has adequate understanding of key elements of product development process.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline

• PMP Certification is desirable.

• Experience in Six Sigma disciplines especially problem solving techniques is strongly desired

• Proven track record of excellent project management skills demonstrated for challenging client, complex interrelated or technically oriented projects

• Excellent consultative, listening, communications and analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across the organization and interact/influence/negotiate effectively at all levels of management and peers

• Critical thinker with excellent judgment and strong initiative

• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential

• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced environment is crucial

• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating

• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies

• Familiarity with project management software is required

• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Special Work Conditions:

• Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Eligibility requirements include U.S. nationals .

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

Salary range: $190,500 to $234,900. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.