Program Manager

Shape the future of innovation as we tackle cutting-edge projects that make a difference.Were not just in the business of engineeringwere building a brighter future. Driven by creativity and a culture of excellence, we believe in the power of engineering to solve todays challenges and create opportunities for tomorrow. What we do matters.

EXB Solutions (a Quest Defense Systems and Solutions company) is growing and looking to add a Program Manager to oversee and drive the successful execution of complex programs.

This role requires strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and effective stakeholder management to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management, leadership experience, and the ability to balance technical, financial, and operational aspects of multiple projects.

The successful candidate is detail-oriented and highly collaborative.There will be a significant amount of interaction with the customers teams. Listening to the customers issues and offering proactive solutions is critical to building a strong relationship with this customer.

This role will need to be local to the Phoenix, AZ Area or Willing to Relocate. Due to the nature of the role US Citizenship is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee engineering processes, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, safety standards in a DO-178 or ARP-4754 environment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring collaboration across engineering, operations, finance, sales, and other key departments.
• Act as the primary point of contact between internal teams, leadership, customers, and external partners.
• Foster a high-performing team culture that emphasizes accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage and develop several customer-focused programs of engineers with a wide range of experience and expertise
• Build and manage customer relationships to ensure workload pipeline is full, develop and execute strategies for team growth
• Follow all Quest policies and procedures to ensure proper employee performance and development (metrics, performance reviews, training plans, etc.)
• Develop innovative ideas to improve cost on customer products / parts (redesign / process improvements)
• Manage recruitment initiatives with hiring managers on the team, participate in interviews and onboarding
• Support proposal development of new tasks (solution development, cost structure, schedule, and scope)
• Collaborate with resource managers internally and externally to staff projects and ensure workload continuity
• Contribute and present in technical and program reviews
• Technical Program Management (kickoffs, project plans)
• Mentor and coach, helping engineers enhance their technical skills and professional growth.
• Monitor and manage program budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Software, or related field).
• 20+ years in the Aerospace industry with strong team leadership/relationship management/account management experience.
• Technical leadership experience
• Experience managing business accounts > $2 Million
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to create technical SOWs and respond to RFI/RFP requests
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to forge relationships and build trust both within and external to organization
• Experience in V&V methodologies, Software, Displays
• Ability to foster a high-performing engineering culture through effective communication, teamwork, and accountability.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and systems engineering processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to successful outcomes
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven Aerospace Program Management Skillset (leading complex software and systems programs within the aerospace sector)
• Sales & Business Development Acumen (ability to support/drive technical sales campaigns and identify new growth opportunities through effective program execution).
• Strategic Leadership skillset (ie., proactive problem-solver capable of owning and driving growth initiatives, anticipate challenges, proactively mitigate risks, and ensure smooth project execution
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to influence key stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams (domestic/International), and communicate complex technical concepts to both engineering teams and executives.
• Cost and schedule control experience in order to optimize resources, manage budgets effectively, and keep programs on track, preventing costly overruns.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experienced working on military and commercial aircraft

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then were eager to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

We are a family-like-company. We are collaborative. We believe in embracing change. We believe in doing consistent good work. EXB houses smart, curious and passionate about making a difference people. Our company culture sets us apart from others, as well as:

• 401k with Employer-Match Contributions
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life coverage
• Disability Benefits
• Gym Membership
• Generous compensation structure
• Ample learning opportunities
• Significant opportunities for advancement
• Next Generation / Cutting Edge Technology Projects
• Collaborative Culture
• Remote and Hybrid Opportunities Available
• Certification Assistance Available (Approval Required)
• Flexible, Friendly and Fun work environment

EXB Solutions (EXB) is a U.S.-based engineering service company with a Fortune 100 customer base and demonstrated record of delivering cutting edge results in systems and software engineering solutions for organizations delivering mission and safety critical applications and products.EXBs organizational origins are over 24 years old and today comprises over 170 talented engineers. EXB serves the Aerospace, Defense and Medical Devices industries with systems engineering and embedded software development services for safety and mission critical applications. EXBs purpose is to help customers build high-quality software. EXBs software solutions have helped fly successful space missions, enhanced patients lives through innovative medical devices, and advanced commercial and military flight systems for safer travel and accomplishing mission objectives.

EXB Solutions understands our clients business challenges. Which is why we go beyond whats required to meet their software needs. We are a preferred and trusted supplier to technology companies. Our clients stay with us and consistently engage us on multiple engineering activities, projects and programs. What makes us different? Our engineers and our leaders!

On September 1, 2022, EXB Solutions announced it is now part ofQuest Defense, which is aQuest Globalcompany.

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