Deputy Program Manager

At Kaman Precision Products, we are always looking for a better way. Whether we are helping keep our troops safe or pioneering safer ways to fly the globe, we approach every challenge with an innovation mindset. We consider our people to be the key to our success and are looking for candidates who share our core values of Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Creativity and Honor (REACH). Find out more about us at Kaman.com/Careers.

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Deputy Program Manager to join our amazing team at Kaman Precision Products in Middletown, CT. Our Program Managers are responsible for ensuring that established contractual objectives/requirements are met. You will be supporting various lines of business such as Legacy Production, New Product Development and IR&D / Engineering programs.

Work under the general direction of Program Management leadership, this position will be responsible to assist and/or stand in for the primary Program Manager as assigned, supporting the cost, schedule and overall performance of assigned programs. Work with employees assigned to the program from all departmental functional areas, ensure program contract line items are submitted on time and ensure program requirements, expectations and objectives are achieved. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist in the development and execution of program plans in accordance with an approved work break-down structure ("WBS"). Ability to develop a WBS and a project schedule using MS project in support of small to large scale proposals. Assist in the proactive management and communication program progress (milestones to inchstones) with the assigned integrated program team (IPT), functional management, KPP Leadership and customer leadership, as required.
• Assist in actively managing and balancing customer expectations with Kaman business needs to maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing Kaman risk. Ensure on-time completion of program management milestones such cost, schedule and scope in accordance with Program Management leadership expectations. Assist in the successful management of internal and external stakeholders to quickly execute program decisions, close action items and resolve issues in real-time.
• Assist in the development of operating budgets, Program financials, estimates at completion (EAC), Estimates to complete (ETC) and processing of internal long-lead funding requests (KISOs). Assist with internal and external program management reviews and /or technical interchange meetings with internal and external customers. Apply programmatic leadership and direction in accordance with all released program management processes and procedures, including IPT management, risk management and change control.

• Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance
• Broad knowledge of a general technical field such as mechanical, electronic, systems or manufacturing engineering
• Working knowledge of program cost, schedule and technical performance
• Fluent verbal and written skills required
• 1-3 years of program management experience
• Bachelors degree preferred

Why Work at Kaman?

We offer competitive salaries along with group medical, vision and dental plans.

We provide ample time off including a paid end of year shutdown to relax and recharge.

We promote your financial well-being through 401(k) matching.

We will help you advance your career through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, and a generous tuition reimbursement program.

We enjoy fun, monthly employee events and participate in charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.

We appreciate our employees and recognize their outstanding contributions and years of service through generous awards programs.

All positions at Kaman Aerospace Group require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents ("green card holders") and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.