Associate Program Manager

Company Overview

EaglePicher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation, and space. The company provides the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications, developing products that enable drones to fly higher, under‑sea vessels to run longer, aircraft to travel farther, rockets to launch safely, and satellites to operate longer. With cutting‑edge research and manufacturing, EaglePicher sets new industry standards and has delivered mission‑critical power solutions for a century. The firm offers custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices, and other power solutions. EaglePicher’s headquarters are in Joplin, MO, with additional manufacturing and R&D facilities in Seneca, MO; Pittsburg, KS; and Southbridge, MA. The company promotes an inclusive work environment that values diverse backgrounds, communication, and collaboration.

About the Position

The Associate Program Manager assists the Program Manager in achieving program deliverables and supports the organization’s strategic direction. This role serves as a business liaison to customers, developing and maintaining customer satisfaction while delivering quality products that meet performance and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in preparing customer progress reports and document deliverables.
• Liaise and coordinate with technical resource teams—including mechanical, software, hardware, chemistry, and manufacturing—to ensure adherence to program plans and schedules.
• Assist in budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Work with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality to ensure on‑time performance.
• Contribute to statement of work (SOW) and technical proposal development and submission.
• Help create, streamline, and improve business processes and standardized workflows.
• Build and maintain program dashboards across multiple programs.
• Manage dashboards to help key stakeholders quickly review performance, identify issues, and track recovery actions.
• Communicate program progress, key performance indicators (KPI), and dashboard summaries consolidated from multiple internal/external sites.
• Initiate action to identify and resolve project problems or issues.
• Serve as a resource that integrates teams, identifies gaps in activities, and catalyzes implementation.
• Work with functional departments to clearly define and communicate business processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, or Engineering (U.S. Persons only).
• Program/project management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High level of self‑motivation and strong business acumen.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project.
• Program Management training is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Annual profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dependent scholarship programs.