PMO Manager (Program Management Office)

Are you ready to take the reins of a dynamic Program Management Office (PMO) and drive organizational success? At Vitesse Systems, we're on the lookout for a dynamic and results-oriented individual to join us as the PMO Manager.
If you thrive in an environment that values passion, resilience, and agility, this is the opportunity for you.
As the PMO Manager, you'll be a key player in elevating our project management capabilities, ensuring seamless coordination across our manufacturing sites, and contributing to the overall strategic objectives of Vitesse Systems.
Your role will involve overseeing the implementation of effective project management processes, fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams, and championing best practices to optimize product delivery.
If you're prepared to embrace this challenging role and help us steer Vitesse Systems towards new heights, we invite you to apply and be an integral part of our journey.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects.
Lead a team of Program Managers in the pursuit of successful new product introduction to prototype and production deliveries across three Vitesse Systems manufacturing locations (Newark, Clinton, and Jessup).
Plan project management, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to various deliverables.
Analyze program-level financial data, including setting project budgets, risks, and resource allocation Provide program management team guidance on program-level financial review and opportunities for savings.
Oversee the development of key programs and ensure that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently while upholding the company's standards.
Draft new and improve existing program management office policies and processes.
Set strategic goals and tactical plan to achieve program success with a culture of achieving those goals through a metric based approach.
Accurately document the project's creation, development, and execution as well as documenting the project's scope, budget, and justification to hold the program management team accountable for project success.
Work directly with new and existing customers to support business growth by developing strong relationships with operating departments and various management levels.
Work closely with customer engineers and purchasing to ensure product and design requirements are identified.
Work closely with Vitesse Engineering to manage the design and development of customer solutions.
Support the quotation process with the sales organization.
In conjunction with the Business Development Team, perform technical review of engineering drawings and specifications, gather and prepare required information for formal proposals including, but not limited to, drawings, sample parts, technical data, volumes, and material sources for submittal to Vitesse Engineering for cost estimating.
Support the preparation of formal quotation packages with the development of small business subcontract plans, project schedules/timelines, and compliance matrices.
Utilize Salesforce CRM package daily to capture key customer business intelligence related to open and closed business opportunities.
Use this and other tools to frequently and transparently communicate opportunities and current state to colleagues and management Successful Candidate Must Have Qualifications: BS in technical field, preferably Engineering 10+ years of Program Management or related work PMP Certification Cost account management – Earned value management The ability to organize people, the ability to influence, and exceptional communication and facilitation skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Proven knowledge and experience with formal project management, including use of project management tool Vitesse Systems is your premier source for complex fully integrated, thermal and antenna solutions.
Most of all, Vitesse Systems prides itself on the solutions we provide to our customers, as well as the incredible team of dedicated people we employ.
Headquartered in Newark, CA, Vitesse Systems, started as a single site which supported various industries and quickly grew into a leading manufacturer with sites across the country for the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Our core values are: Innovation - Empowered to think freely Ownership - We own the success of the organization and our customers’ solutions.
Transparency - Transparency centers around respect, trust, honesty, and teamwork.
Why partner with Vitesse Systems? At each of our Vitesse locations, our work cultures prioritize work-life integration, offering a comprehensive benefits package that support our employees’ health, finances, and family life.
Each of our locations are built on a family and employee first dynamic and we prioritize our employee continual growth in education and trade training.
Our aggressive benefit package includes: The Vitesse System’s culture prioritizes work-life integration, offering a comprehensive benefits package that support our employees’ health, finances, and family life.
Each of our locations are built on a family and employee first dynamic and we prioritize our employee continual growth in education and trade training.
Our aggressive benefit package includes: 401(k) & 401(k) matching Health, Dental, Vision insurance Employee assistance program Health savings account Life insurance Paid/Personal Time Off Holiday Pay Safe & Sick Leave Professional development assistance Life Insurance Short & Long-term Disability Tuition reimbursement Pet Insurance Referral Program Discount for movie, theater, theme parks, sporting, shopping, and other entertainment events Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to stand, walk, and hear.
Frequently use your hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach with your hands and arms.
Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
These statutes require the protection of technical data and products.
The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State.
A foreign national is defined by the U.
S.
Government under EAR 734.
2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who: Is not a United States citizen Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.
S.
Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum) Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer