Program Manager

Located in Woodland, WA, LifePort is the leading manufacturer of medical transportation and interior products as well as ballistic armor protection systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. From large multi-aircraft projects to small custom projects, LifePort supplies the industry’s largest aerospace OEMs and end users with the finest aviation solutions today.

Position Summary:

Manage and coordinate assigned customer programs and projects from initiation through delivery to ensure customer commitments and objectives are met within established scope, schedule, and budget. Own delivery by leading cross-functional coordination, managing schedules, risks, issues, and changes, and maintaining communication with customers and internal stakeholders. Coordinate related projects and workstreams as needed to support overall program objectives and successful execution.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews project proposal to determine time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project

• Defines project goals, objectives, and scopeConfers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, and responsibilities
• Manages work plan for each phase of project/program
• Monitors activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Is responsible for maintaining the Master Program schedule and presenting to customers when applicable
• Reviews and distributes project reports for management, customer or other stakeholders
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Manages project activities with government regulatory or other agencies
• Represents organization as a prime contact on assigned projects
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Identifies, assesses, and develops migitation plans