As a Sr. Program Manager, you’ll lead new product development projects from early concept through production launch. You’ll be the driving force behind cross-functional teams, timelines, budgets, and customer satisfaction—ensuring everything stays on track, under control, and aimed at success.

You’ll be the face of the program to the customer, while internally acting as the glue that holds Engineering, Operations, and Quality together.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) through the full product development lifecycle.
• Own the program schedule, cost, risk mitigation, and communication.
• Conduct phase-gate reviews and regular project status updates.
• Manage and monitor performance, identify risks, and drive issue resolution.
• Support new business proposals, including estimating NRE costs and schedules.
• Ensure pricing and costing are accurate based on resources and risk.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers—ensuring timely updates and support.
• Collaborate across departments and occasionally across sites.
• Maintain program documentation and reporting tools (schedules, WBS, risk registers, etc.).

What You Bring

Required Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including:

o At least 3 years managing new product development (NPD) programs/projects.

o Leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.

• Strong knowledge of program management tools and practices (PMP certification required).
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent programs in fast-paced environments.
• Experience working in at least one of these sectors: Aerospace, Defense, or Commercial.
• Skilled with MS Project and MS Office; experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) is a plus.
• Excellent communication—clear, direct, and effective with all levels of stakeholders.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Sciences, Business, or a related field.

You’ll Fit In If You...

• Are a natural problem solver who doesn’t just raise flags—you also bring solutions.
• Thrive in cross-functional settings and can juggle shifting priorities.
• Understand how to balance customer needs with internal goals.
• Don’t mind asking tough questions or diving deep into program issues.
• Can run meetings that actually get things done—and follow through on actions.