Senior Program Manager to oversee complex, high-value customer programs in the defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors. This individual will lead cross-functional teams, manage customer relationships at a senior level, and drive programs from kickoff through delivery. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience managing technical programs and a strong understanding of compliance, quality standards, and manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple complex programs, ensuring alignment with technical, contractual, and business goals.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly revenue plan/forecast and brief General Manager on performance to plan.
- Serve as the senior liaison for major customer accounts.
- Manage interdepartmental coordination and resource allocation across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, and Purchasing.
- Own program performance metrics, including cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and recovery strategies.
- Facilitate program status reviews, design reviews, and customer meetings.
- Manage scope changes and contractual updates with full documentation control.
- Mentor junior project/program managers or coordinators as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field(or equivalent work experience).
- 8+ years of experience in program/project management in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project).
- Strong understanding of government/defense contract requirements.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple high-priority programs.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and follow-through.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001:2015, and NIST 800-171 requirements.
- Experience working with customers aerospace & defense
- Background in electronics or power systems is strongly preferred.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and technical documentation management.