Program Manager I

RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV.

Position Summary

Program Manager 1’s assist in planning and organizing programs and activities, as well as carry out associated operational and administrative duties.  PM1’s may be specific to a function (i.e. After-Market Service (AMS) Parts or After-Market Service (AMS) Field Service) or business segment (i.e. Military Programs), or may cross segment lines.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of reoccurring standard programs and related activities.
• Independent management of a production or service program(s).
• Maintain budgets and by tracking expenditures and transactions within a standard or service program.
• Monitor projects and programs to ensure milestones are being met.
• Manage communications through external customer and government portals (i.e. SPARS, EXOSTAR, etc.)
• Schedule and organize customer and internal meetings and create agendas and provide relevant documentation.
• Create reports and assist in proposal generation.
• Foster and support positive relations across RIX Teams and with external stakeholders.
• Ensure technology is used appropriately for all operations (video conferencing, presentations etc.).
• Ensure implementation of RIX policies, application of RIX procedures, and development of associated practices.
• Performing all assignments and other duties in the best interest of the company or as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Business Administration, Program Management, or related field from an accredited college or university, and/or 3 or more years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience as a program coordinator or relevant support position.
• Familiarity with program management.
• Familiarity and experience in budgeting, documentation, and reporting.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Superb time-management and organizational skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and efficient.
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information both orally and in writing.
• Citizenship:  U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15.  May require the ability to obtain DOD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Experience with scheduling software (i.e. MS Project, ProChain).
• Familiar with, and possessing the ability to work in, various customer (government and private sector) portals.

Physical Requirements

1. Must have the following physical abilities:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table as well as machine tools or printers.

Compensation

$110,000-$120,000

Equal Opportunity

RIX Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).