Program Manager

he Program Manager is responsible for coordination and management of all activities, resources, systems and projects during the lifecycle of long term, ongoing programs. Achievement of key business metrics spanning order through delivery of products and/or services customer specifications, scope, cost, deadlines and quality, while meeting or exceeding Smiths’ financial objectives for revenue and profit and during the entire lifecycle of a program or project.Responsibilities: Job duties to include but are not limited to;Leads and is responsible for all contractual and programmatic deliverables through some or all phases of the product life-cyle: from engineering / design, to testing and qualification, to sourcing and production, to deployment and commissioning, and even into the service and warranty phases.Coordinates regularly with key personnel from departments such as Sales, Technology, Sourcing, Production, Quality, and Field Service to ensure deliverables are being developed on-time and on-budget.Acts as the central point of contact for customer questions, concerns, and interactions. This includes the scheduling and hosting of formal calls and meetings, plus the informal management of customer requests outside the official meetings.Weekly forecasting of revenue activities to ensure corporate financial targets are achieved Develops and manages process for the identification and resolution of key issues. Appropriately escalates unresolved issues in accordance with the Smiths governance model.Conducts risk assessment of program deliverables based on impact and probability, and takes action to mediate risk. Appropriately escalates risks in accordance with governance model.Monitors program readiness for achieving deliverables, and makes necessary adjustments to achieve deliverables are compliant, on time and within budget.In coordination with the sales reprentatives, analyzes and responds to Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s) and Requests for Information (RFI’s) in accordance with Smiths criteria for program acceptance and rejection.Reports program status to all stakeholders including preparation and presentation of periodic status reports and monthly Program Management Reviews with the Executive Leadership Team.Creates effective business communication encompassing technical proposals for customer requirements, business briefings and presentations.Compliance with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations.Complying with and promoting all relevant legal requirements & Smiths policies and procedures, including business ethics, data protection and health & safety.Other duties assigned.