Deputy Program Manager ( {{city}})

Avo Photonics () is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous person who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class customer service. The successful candidate must plan his/her own work schedule, keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Support product development with tasks assigned by Program Manager (PM) as detailed below
• Ensure deliverables are on track and provide timely updates to PM and customer on schedule changes
• Perform financial forecasting and analyses to ensure programs remain profitable
• Plan resources (equipment and personnel) to meet program objectives
• Review system-level design progress and redirect as needed to efficiently derive a product design that meets or exceeds the customer requirements
• Track material status to ensure timely ordering, inspection and acceptance of parts; manage suppliers as required for delivery or quality exceptions
• Prepare and present technical and schedule status updates to internal and external stakeholders as needed
• Manage various external relationships such as vendors and consultants
• Support miscellaneous customer requests as needed

Requirements:

• BS or higher in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
• Two years of Program/Project Management or System Engineering experience in photonics, aerospace, aeronautics, defense, or medical
• High attention to detail, personable, social harmonizer, integrated planner, able to resolve conflicts, motivated, willing to take initiative

Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means.