Program Manager

Description

ABOUT US

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications

Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

LOCATION

GH Keene NH

ROLE

The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating different related projects in the organization to ensure business goals are met. Main duties include organizing various programs and activities to improve company efficiencies, building long-term goals for company projects and developing program and project budgets. This role will be required to support continuous improvement by identifying areas of deficiency and recommending appropriate changes in training, working practice and processes for the site.

RESPONSIBILITIES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Organizing daily activities based on the goals of the organization
• Devising new programs that support the organization’s objectives
• Coming up with sustainable goals for the organization
• Working with other departments to develop budgets and plans for the programs
• Evaluating and assessing the programs’ strengths and weaknesses
• Monitoring projects and overseeing project managers to ensure goals are met
• Meeting with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals
• Working with the marketing team to improve strategies

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business, or engineering or equivalent work experience.

• 3+ years’ experience in a technical production environment.

• Program management techniques.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Excellent team-building and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

US Postings ONLY: In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this position.

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