Position Overview

APEX is currently accepting applications for a Program Manager within its Custom Contract Manufacturing Group. This is a full-time, permanent dayshift position reporting to the Operations Manager.

This role is essential in aligning contract objectives with business goals, ensuring smooth operations, and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. As a customer-facing position, it involves ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with contractual obligations. This requires sound judgment and the ability to balance commercial, engineering, and scheduling priorities. The role demands strong leadership skills to coordinate, plan, control, and execute projects within tight deadlines. Occasionally, overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and deliver to an agreed schedule. Establishing an achievable and risk adjust schedule at contract kick off under full party’s agreement.
Establish and maintain the overall project plan/schedule (Gantt) using MS Project
Establish and maintain project deliverables list including customer acceptance of deliverable documentation.
Manage resource needs to facilitate appropriate allocation and alignment.
Establish and maintain project timescales (tasks with completion dates), resource requirements, costs (labor and materials) while delivering the contracted scope.
Monitor budgets, payments, and financial terms within the contract.
Co-ordinate the project team to ensure the team is progressing as required against the plan.
Resolve conflicts - identify, obtain full understanding, assess options and resolve issues.
Provide in-depth, accurate and timely reporting of contract deliverables, budget, costs to completion.
Manage changes including updates to schedule and technical baseline where approved.
Maintaining detailed records of contracts, including timelines, deliverables, and payment schedules.
Manage inventory (bought-out, made-in, finished goods) including dispatch activities.
Primary point of contact between the organization and the client, vendor, or other stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate risk associated with contractual obligations.
Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Ensure that all parties fulfill their obligations in accordance with the agreed timelines and standards.
Escalate disputes to higher management or legal counsel where necessary.
Ensure cost efficiency and adherence to financial agreements.
Analyze contract performance to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
Additional duties as required by the Company.

Requirements

Experience of project management in a customer facing role.
Understanding and experience of project delivery to tight cost and schedule constraints.
Experience and knowledge of engineering disciplines such as verification & validation methods, the importance of contractual compliance and effective progress reporting.
Ability to spot discrepancies, ambiguities, or risks in contract language.
Good leadership and influencing skills with strong teamwork values.
Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to motivate staff.
Excellent organizational skills with exceptional problem-solving abilities.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including word, excel, outlook, MRP, MS Project.
Knowledge of Maritime Defense would be advantageous.
Ability to prioritize, negotiate and resolve conflicts.
Strong persuasion and conflict resolution capabilities.
Familiarity with legal terminology and implications of contract clauses.
Evaluating contract performance and determining whether parties are meeting obligations.
Using data to assess the financial and operational implications of contracts.
Understanding pricing models, budgeting, and cost implications within contracts.
Excellent time management skills.

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation
Extended Health Care
Life insurance
Disability Insurance
Dental
Pension plan with employer match
3 weeks' Vacation
Relocation assistance
On-site parking
Employee discounts
EFAP (Employee Family Assistance Program)
Company events

Apex Industries Inc.

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Program Manager