[Hiring] VP, Value Add Assembly @TTM Technologies

Role Description

The VP, Value Added Assembly (VAA) business leader is responsible for the P&L for the VAA business within the Integrated Electronics division of TTM Technologies with primary focus on Radar and RF Technology. This position is responsible for the execution of contract requirements and performance for the Value Added Assembly businesses. Direct reports include a team of program management professionals. The role has matrixed support from manufacturing operations, engineering, business development, human resources, finance, and IT. Additional responsibilities include oversight of the matrixed support organizations as it relates to program performance and execution, business development and proposal strategy.

Performs a variety of tasks, leads and directs the work of others. This position is outward facing to TTM customers and internal to TTM leadership. The position is a remote based position with travel up to 50%.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide the overall vision, strategy, and leadership for the business group and effectively communicate to the organization, as appropriate.
• Set the goals and objectives for the group, including orders, sales, growth, operating performance, budget, and others in support of the strategy.
• Lead the development of market, product, and technology strategy consistent with the corporate strategic plan.
• Work closely with the customer base, business development, sales, marketing, and internal engineering resources to ensure strategy alignment with IRAD, Technology Roadmap, and orders plan.
• Maintain a good understanding of customers’ new products and program development needs and ensure clear dissemination of that information to appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrate financial acumen applicable to business growth and execution; recognize trends and financial health indicators of existing business.
• Lead a team of program managers to develop and implement business plans, schedules, and budgets to meet program goals and objectives.
• Monitor and provide direction and leadership for assigned staff to ensure the progress of plans, recommending and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Plan and allocate human and equipment resources to complete assigned objectives within schedule and budget commitments.
• Be responsive to customer needs and ensure customer satisfaction and product quality.
• Ensure all direct reports and functions managed actively support quality and customer satisfaction.
• Institute an atmosphere of continuous product improvement for all company personnel.
• Maintain necessary communications and cooperation with other company functions and business groups to support overall company goals and objectives.
• Comply with and actively support Company policies and procedures such as equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, safety, ISO 9000, and ethical business practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by manager.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Strong leadership characteristics and demonstrated talent development skills.
• Strong business acumen and comfort in enabling, participating in, and influencing business decisions.
• Program execution experience, preferably in the defense sector, focused on program execution, Cost & Schedule management (EVMS).
• Excellent communication and management skills.
• Problem solving where development of new solutions, methods, and/or systems will result in a major impact on the company’s success.
• Make recommendations and implement improvements to processes, increasing efficiency.
• Ability to implement recommendations and see projects through to completion.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the manufacturing processes & systems to communicate effectively with external and internal customers.
• Strong working knowledge of industry standards, certifications, and requirements.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related field.
• 15+ years of leadership experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry with focus on Radar and RF Technology.
• Experience with successful implementation of organizational change.
• Experience within the A&D electronics industry and manufacturing experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.
• Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.
• As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado.
• For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

Export Statement

• Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC.
• Be able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents.
• Recognize Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation.
• Understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL).
• Understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US.
• Manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.