Crane Aerospace & Electronics-Microwave Solution has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Program Management at our Chandler AZ location. 

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).

From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You’ll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions – all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:
The Director of Program Management provides program management leadership and coordinates all
activities of the Solution Program Management function. The primary responsibility is the 
development of a strong and consistent Program Management discipline responsible for planning, 
directing and ensuring the successful management of designated projects utilizing the resources of 
the PM group and assigned project teams. Directs and oversees the PM group to ensure that projects 
are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards, and meet customer 
expectations. Develops, implements, and ensures compliance to PM group and Crane processes and 
policies and partners with other department leaders (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, 
etc.) to define, prioritize, and deliver key projects and programs. 
The Director supports continuous process improvement by identifying, evaluating, and developing 
project management methods and procedures that are efficient, effective and world class business 
practice. The PM Director maintains excellent communications with upper management to ensure 
clear stakeholder communication for project performance.

Essential Functions:

Drive strategic management of programs and projects to ensure that they are aligned to the 
customer needs and organizational business goals Manage and direct the PM group intellectual capital. Responsible for the selection, hiring,
training, assignment, professional development and evaluation of the Program Managers 
within the PM group; build a strong team with complementary strengths; provide for staff 
continuity; and form the right structures and teams
Provide leadership, direction, and coaching on project-specific tasks to promote Program 
Manager skills refinement and professional development
Work at multiple organizational levels within Crane, with our external customers, and with 
suppliers, to understand overall requirements, establish expectations, and achieve customer 
satisfaction
Plan and prioritize work and activities to meet commitments. Hold self, team and 
organization accountable to meet commitments
Analyze resource requirements and constraints to recommend project staffing; create and 
maintain staffing plans to support current and future work demands and project deliverables
Responsible for overall PM group and engineering financial management activities including 
forecasting, project cost accounting, and management of engineering sales in partnership 
with Finance
Drive adherence to requirements management and change management processes during 
project readiness and execution phases. Support customer and supplier claims submittal and 
negotiation process
Ensure necessary and appropriate steps are taken to resolve difficulties which may impede 
progress or compromise achievement of scheduled milestones. Support issue escalation within 
Crane and at the customer. Assist in the resolution of resource conflicts across projects as 
needed
Present information on projects and initiatives to peers, teams, and key stakeholders to 
ensure projects are defined, tracked, and communicated in a consistent and effective 
manner. Ensure effective program management communication of requirements for project 
implementation across the site and with key stakeholders
Develop, implement, and maintain metrics to evaluate PM group performance; report and 
track against defined KPI’s. Lead periodic reviews of key projects and monitor project 
progress. Present program status to Executive management
Support preparation of customer bid packages and internal project appropriation requests 
including coordination and review of statement of work, engineering cost estimates, and 
program schedules. Evaluate the ability to execute projects to meet customer needs within 
organizational constraints and anticipated risks
Responsible for the flow down, training, coordination, and execution of standard work and 
policies
Lead PM group integration of process improvement, implementation of best practices, and 
effective capture and incorporation of lessons learned into the PM standards to continuously 
improve and grow the capability of program managers. Work in conjunction with the PM 
Continuous Process Improvement Team (PMCPIT) to identify, implement and ensure
consistency in application and compliance to newly developed procedures and methods
Provide project management support, templates, and feedback to non-PM group resources
Assume additional responsibilities as required
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 10 + years’ experience in Program/Project Management or related management 
type position. 5 + years’ experience in managing and leading teams.
Knowledge: Expert in Program Management philosophies and processes. Possess sufficient 
technical aptitude to understand design and production processes within an aerospace 
environment.
Skills/Abilities: Excellent Leadership and Management Skills, Results Focus, Customer Service 
Orientation, Action Orientation, Planning & Organizing, Teamwork & Cooperation, Business 
Acumen, Decision-Making Skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other PC based office 
tools. Strong experience in internal and external stakeholder engagement and 
communications, both written and verbal. Excellent communication skills, both oral 
and written.
Proven business process management skills including planning, organizational, 
budgeting, and time management skills.
Superior project management skills, including the ability to execute and prioritize a 
number of tasks simultaneously and demonstrated experience managing cross 
functional teams.
Proven ability to make timely and sound decisions; able to make decisions under 
conditions of uncertainty. Proven negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building skills. Education/Certification: Bachelor Level degree in Engineering or technical discipline. 

Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications:

Program Management Institute PMP Certification.
Some experience in a technical field preferred, preferably aerospace.
MBA or comparable advanced management degree

Working Conditions:

Standard office environment 
Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited 
to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other 
required PPE
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, 
confined spaces, dust or fumes
Travel up to 10% Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer Workspace (line, cube, etc): Office or Cube

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year. 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

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.

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.

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 Company 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.

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