Program Manager- Engineered Bearings

Dover Precision Components, part of the $8.5 billion stable and growing Dover Corporation, is hiring a Program Manager for our Waukesha Bearings business. We offer competitive salary and benefits and the ability to work a remote/ hybrid schedule- 3 days a week onsite at our interactive and innovative Pawcatuck, CT facility, and 2 days a week remotely, if you’d like.  

Waukesha Bearings is a market leader in custom- engineered fluid film bearings, magnetic bearing systems, and seals for high-performing turbomachinery. Because of US government requirements, US Citizenship is required for this role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Program Manager, you will oversee and manage multiple projects within multi-year engineering and manufacturing government programs. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain customer confidence through strategic planning, risk management, and performance tracking. You will work closely with cross-functional teams as well as customers and government stakeholders to safely deliver quality results on time and within budget. Specific responsibilities include:

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects that align with government programs, customer expectations, Waukesha Bearings, and key sub-supplier capabilities.
• Develop project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, production, procurement, quality assurance, vendors, and stakeholders) to execute project requirements.
• Identify and mitigate program risks by implementing proactive solutions to address potential challenges.
• Monitor program performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Facilitate effective communication among team members and stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Perform regular site visits (2-3 times per quarter) to our customer, our vendors, and our manufacturing facility (may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noises on shop floors).

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or business-related discipline.
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to attain US Gov’t security clearance (SECRET).
• Minimum 3+ years of program or project management experience within engineering, manufacturing, and/or technical fields.
• Experience with contract oversight, including creating proposals, contract review, and managing deliverables.

• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated experience in providing accurate forecasting and reporting. 
• Ability to communicate and influence cross-functionally and with different audiences, including internal teams and external clients.
• Ability to travel to customers (mostly local) and manufacturing sites, up to 10% of overnight travel.

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

• Demonstrated experience with MS Project and standard MS Office software.
• Military/defense background preferred.  Direct Navy, or Navy programs experience would be considered advantageous.
• Experience with government contracts including FAR and DFAR requirements.
• Project Management Certification, such as PMP.

Salary depends on qualifications and background with a targeted range of $90,000- $105,000. This is a bonus eligible position with a full range of benefits.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS​

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered by Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.

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