Overview Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories. As a Program Manager, you will support and manage complex technical programs involving various stakeholders.
This role will help strengthen program execution across customer communication, documentation, meetings, subcontractor coordination, and customer expectations. The ideal candidate is a passionate, forward-thinking individual who is eager to make a tangible impact and be part of something truly remarkable. This position requires strong communication skills, the ability to work across Integrated Product Teams and ability to influence collaboration to drive results throughout the program lifecycle: Pursuit (proposals), Design (development), and Production (sustainment).
Responsibilities Supports the establishment of a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations Serve as a communication bridge between CEC, customers, subcontractors, and internal program teams Support the execution of complex technical, manufacturing, and/or government programs from contract award through delivery, acceptance, and closeout Support coordination of program scope, schedule, budget, risks, deliverables, customer actions, and internal execution priorities Develop, manage, track, and coordinate customer deliverables, including Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items, technical reports, plans, procedures, test documentation, status reports, and other contractually required documentation Maintain program schedules, action item trackers, risk registers, deliverable trackers, and customer communication logs to ensure clear ownership and timely execution Assist in the development of winning proposals Conduct program reviews and prepare written reports for management and/or customer on status and actions necessary for the successful completion of a program Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and support group managers regarding their responsibilities and involvement on programs Support coordination with stakeholders, including customers, subcontractors, and partners, to ensure clear understanding of requirements, expectations, schedules, and deliverables Report any quality problems or defects for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid problem recurrence Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, finance, project management, engineering or related field 5 years of relevant experience in Program Management, engineering coordination, manufacturing programs, defense programs, or other complex technical environments Strong understanding of government contract execution, including statements of work, specifications, CDRLs, customer reviews, formal deliverables, contractual milestones, and change management Ability to support technical teams through changing requirements, shifting priorities, customer-driven actions, and fast-paced program demands Experience managing Program teams and working with and building relationships with all le