Program Manager
hace 24 días
McLean
Job Description CakeBoxx Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven technical Program Manager to join our team on-site in McLean, Virginia. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and executing manufacturing and service delivery programs in the transportation and logistics equipment sectors, ensuring successful delivery and driving operational efficiency. This role requires a strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage complex project timelines, and align program objectives with overall business goals. The ideal candidate will possess: • Demonstrated practical program management experience in transportation, storage, logistics and global supply chain operations, • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget, • Effective organizational, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills, • Understanding and working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, fabrication and welding techniques and processes, • An innovative approach to optimizing processes and overcoming challenges in highly regulated industries Key Responsibilities: • Program Management & Execution: Oversee and drive the successful execution of CakeBoxx Technologies’ manufacturing and service delivery programs, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives across multiple customer sectors., • Develop and implement strategic program plans to achieve company success and expansion, • Oversee and manage multiple project teams, ensuring that program goals, milestones, and deliverables are met, • Manage budgets and funding channels to optimize productivity and financial efficiency, • Support business development efforts by identifying and securing new program opportunities and contracts, • Utilize technical expertise and communication skills to understand customer challenges and position CakeBoxx solutions effectively, • Maintain high standards of quality, performance, and customer satisfaction across all programs, • Proven experience operating within Quality Management Systems environments, • Project Oversight & Cross-Functional Collaboration:, • Lead program assessment and evaluation efforts, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, • Develop and maintain strong coordination with customers on current and future projects, • Oversee all aspects of multiple projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, procurement, quality, and stakeholder management, • Collaborate with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and project managers to define scope, deliverables, resource needs, and timelines for new initiatives, • Ensure effective vendor and internal resource management to drive optimal performance, • Performance Monitoring & Communication:, • Accurately forecast capital, expenses, and resource utilization across projects, • Track and monitor project progress, providing regular status updates and performance insights, • Serve as a key participant in program and project team meetings, contributing to strategic discussions and problem-solving efforts, • Manage all program-related communications, escalating key issues and presenting resolution options to leadership, • Ensure adherence to quality assurance procedures and compliance standards, • Proposal Development & Business Growth Support:, • Contribute to the development of quotations, proposals, and customer presentations, • Collaborate with internal teams to support customer acquisition and retention initiatives, • Provide insights and recommendations to leadership based on market trends, competitor analysis, and program performance data Qualifications/Experience: • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, • Relevant Experience: 10+ years of direct experience in mechanical systems manufacturing, fabrication, transportation and logistics / supply chain in one or more of the following areas:, • New product development, • Program management, • Manufacturing, • Operations research and analysis, • Factory acceptance testing, • Certification Skills and Competencies: • Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to manage resources, time, and priorities effectively, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly, • Acute attention to detail with a strategic and analytical mindset, • Strong understanding of change management principles and performance evaluation processes, • Customer-focused mindset with exceptional intuition and problem-solving abilities, • Proven ability to identify business opportunities and drive them to successful execution, • High level of professionalism, tact, punctuality, and a strong sense of responsibility and accountability, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and LinkedIn for professional networking, • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a polished approach to human interaction Requirements: • Essential Requirements:, • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, • U.S. Citizenship or Green Card, • Valid U.S. Driver’s License, • Passport – international travel, • Travel friendly, • Excellent communication skills, • Customer on-site experience, • Advanced degree and practical experience in systems engineering, • Strong working knowledge of CRM software, • Proven proposal writing experience, • Technical Proficiency: Strong English language proficiency in communicating technical and subject matter information, • Preferred Qualifications:, • Veterans and prior military service applicants appreciated, • Quality Management Systems experience, • Government relations experience, • Second language skills (appreciated but not required) Benefits: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • 401K with company match, • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, • Paid Time Off This is an 'on-site' job located at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. This is not a virtual position. CakeBoxx Technologies is an innovative, global leader in sustainable, optimized supply chain solutions for high-value, high-consequence, mission-essential, and oversized cargo. We design and build safe, secure, and efficient containers and platforms for end-to-end transport and storage, addressing ever-changing challenges and risks. Advantages of our flexible, resilient solutions include improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, increased profitability and cargo velocity, enhanced worker safety, reduced carbon footprint, and Zero-Defect deliveries.Please see our website at is an 'on-site' job located at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. This is not a virtual position.\r\n\r\nCakeBoxx Technologies is an innovative, global leader in sustainable, optimized supply chain solutions for high-value, high-consequence, mission-essential, and oversized cargo. We design and build safe, secure, and efficient containers and platforms for end-to-end transport and storage, addressing ever-changing challenges and risks. Advantages of our flexible, resilient solutions include improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, increased profitability and cargo velocity, enhanced worker safety, reduced carbon footprint, and Zero-Defect deliveries.