Program Manager I (Senior Program Manager)

About the role

The Program Manager I (Senior Program Manager) is responsible for managing assigned programs, customers, schedules, financial performance, and cross-functional execution to ensure successful delivery of products and commitments.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned program scope, schedules, and financial performance for multiple products or projects with limited supervision.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned customers and internal stakeholders.
• Cook up customer submittals, contract deliverables, and program documentation through interaction with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other functions as necessary.
• Maintain program schedules, identify risks to delivery, and develop recovery or mitigation plans in coordination with functional teams.
• Support or lead internal and customer program reviews, status updates, and action item follow-up.
• Review cost, schedule, and performance data and support generation of financial information, forecasts, and related program reporting.
• Cook up changes in scope, schedule modifications, material status, and subcontract activity to maintain program execution.
• Escalate significant risks, issues, and customer concerns appropriately while driving timely resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant program management, project management, manufacturing, aerospace/defense, or related experience required.
• Must be a detail-oriented self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate across functions, and drive action to meet commitments.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required at time of hire.

Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Coordination across functions
• Drive action to meet commitments
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Work-life balance

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Work-life balance