Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned program’s deliverables to meet schedule, cost, and quality commitments, maintaining the integrated master schedule and program cost baseline
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact for assigned programs, leading program reviews, status reporting, and resolution of contractual and technical issues
• Maintain program documentation, including contract records, change orders, and deliverable data items, ensuring traceability for internal and external customers
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional and matrixed program teams spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain
• Identify, quantify, and mitigate program risks and opportunities; escalate to the Director of Programs as appropriate
• Drive new product introduction (NPI) activities, including production readiness, first article inspection (FAI / AS9102), and transition to recurring production
• Ensure program compliance with AS9100D, ITAR, and DFARS requirements, including proper flow-down of customer and regulatory requirements to suppliers
• Manage DPAS-rated orders and priority allocations in accordance with delivery requirements
• Support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for nonconformances, escapes, and customer issues affecting program delivery
• Care for assigned program resources across the matrix organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of program or project management experience in an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of AS9100D quality management systems and aerospace/defense program lifecycle requirements
• Familiarity with ITAR, DFARS, and DPAS-rated order requirements and customer flow-downs
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements
• Time management skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with scheduling and cost management tools and ERP/MRP systems
• Demonstrated risk management, cost control, and cross-functional leadership skills