Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Aid in the creation and review of Statements of Work (SOW) to ensure clarity of scope, deliverables, and requirements.
• Support Engineering and Sales teams in estimating costs and determining resource requirements for potential programs.
• Confirm and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and program schedules for assigned programs.
• Maintain and monitor vendor activity and performance to ensure timely delivery of materials and services in support of assigned programs.
• Act as a liaison with Engineering to ensure accurate BOMs, resource planning, and technical alignment for assigned programs.
• Monitor, track, and enforce program schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are consistently met.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations for customer meetings related to assigned programs.
• Work closely with customers to understand requirements, provide updates, and address program-related questions or concerns.
• Attend internal and external meetings to coordinate program activities and ensure alignment across departments.
• Follow and support manufacturing processes to see products through production, ensuring programs transition smoothly from planning to manufacturing.
• Adapt to changing priorities and wear multiple hats as needed to support successful program delivery.

Requirements

• Program management experience with responsibility for planning, coordinating, and executing programs.
• Project management skills, including schedule development, tracking, and enforcement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project for creating and managing project schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, for reporting, analysis, and documentation.
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear, professional presentations for internal and customer meetings.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably with exposure to aerospace and defense programs.
• Strong coordination and communication skills to work effectively with Engineering, Sales, Vendors, and Customers.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and programs simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.