Staff Program Manager

About the role

The Moog Military Aircraft Group is seeking a Staff Program Manager to lead and coordinate a strategic development program. Reporting to the Business Unit General Manager, the ideal candidate will collaborate with both external customers and internal teams to meet or exceed program expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a program through qualification and NPI maturity, coordinating cross-functionally.
• Optimize the program success through collaboration with other stakeholders across sites and functions within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements through coordination and management of all program activities.
• Achieve program/project objectives through effective application of program management principles within the confines of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage cost and schedule performance to achieve development program objectives and ensure compliance by monitoring the status of cost, schedule, and task completion.
• Ensure proper coordination between all program elements by developing and managing program plans with detailed schedules.
• Achieve timely resolution of outstanding issues through effective day-to-day communications with the customer, Moog management, and Moog internal cross-functional teams.
• Works effectively with functional groups to develop recovery plans when necessary.
• Sustain and expand Moog’s book of business through the leadership and/or support of proposal teams and business capture campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, with a minimum of ten years of professional work experience, preferably in engineering and/or program management.
• Typically, six or more years of Program Management related work experience with demonstrated experience working on a development program.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on delivering on schedule, quality, and financial performance.
• Strong ability to lead, organize, and influence people across functions through outstanding communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and communicating program budgets, plans, and schedules for multiple initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge in understanding contractual requirements and scope adherence.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Experience working on Defense Programs is strongly desired.

Qualifications

• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information is required.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of defense contracting and program management best practices.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Pay

$160,000.00–$227,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Onsite – Torrance, CA